Obeying the Lord

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

.. "Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice.
- 1 Samuel 15:22

Obedience is one of the vital points of following Christ. To be obedient means to be willing enough to sacrifice. That's why obedience is better than sacrifice. Sacrifice isn't essential without the heart, without obeying what's inside. God is not after our sacrifice/offering how big, wonderful or expensive it is. He's after our hearts on the purpose why we do it.

Obeying God isn't an easy path because the devil will always find its way to devour us. But His grace is always there. Kung nasa point ka ng sacrifice and obeying, choose to obey. Don't sacrifice to the things that aren't eternal, don't compromise God for temporary possessions. It's better to obey because He knows what's best.

Sparing our Enemies

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

When a man finds his enemy, does he let him get away unharmed? May the Lord reward you well for the way you treated me today.

- 1 Samuel 24:19

What will you do when someone tries to kill you? Or what would you do when one of your loved ones was killed and you saw it? Revenge di ba? Or siguro you would do the same two times the hurt. So painful talaga. But David demonstrated opposite reaction. I mean everyone is doing revenge, why can't he? It sounds absurd. David saved Saul's life in spite of everything. Nagpakumbaba siya and he was reminded by God.

If we don't have God in our lives maybe maraming decisions sa buhay natin that we were dead physically and spiritually. God directs our thoughts and minds. Ayaw niyag mapahamak tayo. Kaya, enemies, beware. God is in control pa rin. Pray for them and do the other way and they'll see the good ness of God.