1 Samuel 13-16

Saul was a religious man. He sacrificed to God seeking His intervention, and declared a fast for the people too. Unfortunately for Saul, God is interested in relationship and not ritual. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Sometimes we work when God is calling us to rest and we go without when God is expecting us to revel in His provision (honey on the ground). We must be careful not to be led by fear or anxiety (as Saul was) but instead to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit: feelings are not always right. Faith not fear. Grace not guilt.