DAILY READINGS: 1 Samuel 14; Isaiah 52:13 to 53:12; Romans 1:1-17
Therefore [God] slew [Saul], and turned the kingdom unto David
the son of Jesse. 1 Chronicles 10:14
The obvious question raised on reading this verse is “Are these facts
really true?” A few verses earlier it stated that Saul was wounded
by the Philistines in batt le and fi nally died by his own hand. The
sovereignty of God teaches us that the Lord is in charge, and overrules
in every incident in our lives, including death. So although
he died in the way he did, Saul’s death was according to the mind
of God. Many believers die in tragic ways, other than old age. Take
heart—those who suff er loss—He holds the program of our lives
and knows best. —Brian Russell
Peace, perfect peace, our future’s all unknown?
Jesus we know and He is on the throne. —E. H. Bickersteth