By Mike Durrill
This first King of Israel had potential with a capital "P" from a human perspective. Physically head and shoulders above any other man in Israel and from a upper class family, he seemed to have the qualifications the people wanted in a king. Unfortunately, their list didn't measure up to God's when it comes to character in leadership.
In these two chapters we read about rash decisions this flustered leader continues to make.
Leadership is not a free pass in decision making. Godly leadership is an accountable, responsible position entrusted to an individual by God, for the good of the people following.
This first King of Israel had potential with a capital "P" from a human perspective. Physically head and shoulders above any other man in Israel and from a upper class family, he seemed to have the qualifications the people wanted in a king. Unfortunately, their list didn't measure up to God's when it comes to character in leadership.
In these two chapters we read about rash decisions this flustered leader continues to make.
- He impatiently decides to disobey God in a big way by taking authority for himself that didn't belong to him.
- The Israeli soldiers are extremely ill-prepared for battle due to the incompetence of their Commander in Chief.
- His son, Jonathan fighting for God, his country, and his dad's reputation siliently and courageously defeats an entire garrision of Philistines. As a result Israel defeats the Philistines in battle! Instead of rejoicing in victory, Saul selfishly commands his soldiers to abstain from nourishment. No food! No drink! Jonathan, not having heard the command, eats and is nourished. When his father finds out he immediately decides Jonathan will die!
Leadership is not a free pass in decision making. Godly leadership is an accountable, responsible position entrusted to an individual by God, for the good of the people following.
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