What’s Your Hurry?
“Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering.”
Without fail, whenever I got ready to leave my dad’s house he would say: “What’s your hurry?” Usually, I would reply: “Going to work.” Then he would say: “Be careful and have fun.”
So the question for all of us today is: “What’s your hurry?”
If it’s one thing that 2020 has taught us is how to slow down. (Especially the times of being quarantined in our dwellings!)
Slowing down sometimes can help reduce stress, clear our minds and sharpen our focus. When you slow down and listen for God’s voice, He will help you make right decisions.
“Haste makes waste” is an old saying that rings true today.
Saul was in trouble. The Philistine army was bearing down on him. He was waiting on Samuel to come and make a sacrifice to God. The troops were trembling in fear.
So, he offered the sacrifice. Saul wasn’t staying “in his lane.” A priest was supposed to offer sacrifices to God. As soon as he finished, Samuel arrived.
How much time did Saul save? Well, maybe a few minutes. But, he had made a hasty decision, which ultimately led to him losing the kingdom. God would choose David, “a man after God’s own heart.”
Saul looked at the circumstances instead of to God.
He felt like it was up to him.
Samuel is late.
I can’t wait on him.
Saul got in a hurry.
Saul got ahead of God.
Scripture reminds us to wait on God.
“Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14
So, what’s your hurry? Let’s pray and ask God to help us make right decisions. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
