Through the Bible: 1st SamuelSample

To Obey is Better Than to Sacrifice

And Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.”

1 Samuel 15:22 (ESV)

Do you remember the time you had an exciting conversation with a friend and neither of you could get a word in edgeways? I found out that when God gives us a command, there is always a reason and He wants to tell us more. I always get very excited when receiving directions, and rather than seeking God further, I try to understand using my own wisdom. I thank God that He is always waiting for me to stop and to listen to Him.

Prayer:

Father in heaven, I pray that You help us to listen and to obey Your commands. Help us to seek You for understanding rather than to rely only on our own understanding. Keep us on the straight and narrow way. I thank You for Your gracious love that looks at our hearts. So that even if we try and fail to follow Your commands, You are there to help us. In Jesus' name, Amen.