The Influence Of Saul's Relationship With God

Saul was the first king whom God had chosen to lead and represent His people (the twelve tribes of Israel) and righteous government on earth. Notably, Saul won many battles for Israel because God was fighting with him. However, Saul’s relationship with God turned fruitless when he disobeyed God’s Holy instructions to eliminate all the Amalekites and their livestock (1 Samuel 15:3). This happened because He listened to the people’s voice instead of faithfully following God. God was totally insulted when Saul gave God an unauthorized sacrificial offering. (1 Samuel 13:9-12) Furthermore, He distinctively tried to legitimize his transgression by lying to Samuel and to God to save his face. This started Saul’s downfall from his kingship. His disobedience made Saul lost God’s Spirit in Him and nullified His anointing and give it to someone else who would follow Him wholeheartedly.
What lessons do Christians learn from Saul’s life and his relationship with God? First, the story of Saul teaches Christians to fully obey the Lord and seek to do His will. All God’s people have to do is to seek the Lord with all their heart, mind and strength; obey His commandments, and follow God’s will. And whatever difficulties they may face in life, God expects them to trust to obey His voice and not to rebel against His