“So 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 heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king.” I Samuel‬ ‭15‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The Spirit of God is guiding us today, warning that some may lose their kingship and the authority they have in Christ Jesus.

Imagine hearing someone confess to being a witch or wizard and the disgust you would feel.

Samuel told King Saul that God finds no pleasure in praise and dancing all night in concert as much as in obeying His voice and word. Donating millions to the gospel is not as pleasing to God as following His instructions.

The message is clear: simply obey. Rebellion is compared to witchcraft to illustrate the severity of disobedience.

Many believers have lost their kingship, purpose, authority in Jesus’ name, and their wealth and heritage due to disobedience. 

Understanding God’s instruction is not necessary; just obey. Pressure and concern over others’ opinions led King Saul to lose his kingship, which he had received by the election of grace.

You might wonder how to recognize when God is speaking to you. Consider this: I was on a bike with my uncle going to school and heard my sister’s voice amidst a crowd of students. Despite not looking, I immediately recognized it was her, and my uncle was astonished to see it was true.

To recognize God’s voice, spend time with Him—pray, fellowship, communicate your feelings, and study His word. Doing this will make recognizing God’s voice unmistakable. If you struggle to hear God, it may be because you have not spent enough time with Him.

Do not be like King Saul, who rejected God’s instructions and lost everything, including his life and sons. Obey God’s voice.

Prayer.

Father, heighten my spiritual sensitivity so that I can know and recognize Your voice when You speak to me through any channel, in Jesus’ name