1 Samuel 15:22 (MSG)
Then Samuel said, Do you think all God wants are sacrifices—empty rituals just for show? He wants you to listen to Him! Plain listening is the thing, not staging a lavish religious production. Not doing what God tells you is far worse than fooling around in the occult. Getting self-important around God is far worse than making deals with your dead ancestors. Because you said no to God’s command, He says no to your kingship.
Many times, we assume that what God desires most are our lavish religious activities and how we present ourselves publicly. While those outward expressions have their place, what matters even more is obedience—simply following instructions.
The world itself was created through divine instruction. God spoke, and creation came into being. This shows us the power and importance of responding to God's voice. When He commands, He’s not just looking for compliance—He’s calling us into alignment with His will and purpose.
God chooses people for different assignments on the earth, but it's our obedience that sustains us in the positions He places us. The Lord chose Saul to be king, yet He was also the one who rejected Saul—not because Saul wasn’t gifted, but because he disobeyed.
It’s not enough to be chosen; we must also be faithful to His instructions.
“Follow Me as I lead you”—this is God’s constant call to His people. The Message translation of 1 Samuel 15 tells us that not doing what God tells us is worse than fooling around in the occult. It’s a sobering reminder: going our own way is a fool's errand. And even when we return to God, He often brings us back to the last instruction He gave us.
John 10:27 (NIV)
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
If we truly call ourselves God’s children, we must make it our mission to follow His voice and obey His leading. Even if you’ve gone astray—even if you’ve missed a step or ignored a command—He is calling you back. The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.”
God is patient and merciful. He’s ready to take you back just as you are.
Come, follow Me, and I will show you everything I have in store for you.
This is His invitation—not just to a task or a title, but to a relationship built on trust, obedience, and love.
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