Consulting the Wrong Medium | 1 Samuel 28:6-7

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Are you talking with the wrong people?

Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.

King Saul is freaked out right now. He glared down at an inevitable war with his two great enemies, Achish and David. And in his despair, he will do exactly what he shouldn't. Let's read verses 6-7:

And when Saul inquired of the Lord, the Lord did not answer him, either by dreams, or by Urim, or by prophets. Then Saul said to his servants, “Seek out for me a woman who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her.” And his servants said to him, “Behold, there is a medium at En-dor.” — 1 Samuel 28:6-7

Are you talking with the wrong people?

In Desperation, We Make Devastating Choices

Saul's fear drove him to desperation, and in that desperation, he made a devastating choice. This decision not only disobeyed God's orders (Deuteronomy 18:10-12) but also disobeyed his own order and reflected his unwillingness to listen to God in his anxiety and impatience.

We often do the same, don’t we? When life presses in and we feel anxious, we can seek answers in all the wrong places. We might turn to:

• People: People who have opinions that are opposed to God.
• Friends: Friends who only tell us what we want to hear.
• Feelings: Your own feelings that lead you astray.

Time To Evaluate

So today, I want you to evaluate: Have you deafened your ears to God and turned to consulting the wrong people?

Instead, try this:

1. Talk with God in prayer about your issues.
2. Dig into God's Word by reading Scripture.
3. Seek counsel from God-fearing people.

Just so you know, consulting mediums are not the right medium.

#SeekGodFirst, #GodlyWisdom, #RightVoices

Ask This:

1. Who are you turning to for advice when you're anxious—God, His Word, or people who may lead you astray?
2. How can you ensure you listen to God's voice rather than letting fear guide your decisions?

Do This:

Consult with God and his people.

Pray This:

Lord, help me to seek Your wisdom above all else and trust Your timing, even when I feel anxious or afraid. Guard my heart from turning to the wrong voices and guide me to listen to You alone. Amen.

Play This:

God Who Listens.