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{{DOD-April}}
APRIL 1 - I [[Samuel]] 30-31 Chapter 31 records the [[death]] of Saul. While [[David]] is sending gifts to his friends, [[Saul]] and his family are being stripped on the battlefield. [[Saul]] had been carnally minded, which is [[death]] (see [[Romans]] 8:6). He had previously enjoyed great victories in battle, but [[God]] had now abandoned him. The only thing left for the rebellious king was [[death]]. It is sad that his innocent son, Jonathan, had to suffer because of the sins of his father. There are several practical lessons we can learn from the tragic life and [[death]] of King Saul. Great sins often begin as little matters, such as impatience, disobedience and excuse making. A man goes from bad to worse when [[sin]] gets hold of him.
Also, when a person is not right with [[God]], he will not be able to get along with [[God]]'s people. Excuses are no substitute for confession, and there is no substitute for obedience. And finally, natural gifts and abilities mean nothing if you do not have the power of [[God]] in your life. In chapter 1 of II [[Samuel]] [[David]] sorrows over the [[death]] of [[Saul]] and [[Jonathan]] (see Proverbs 24:17). There are no unkind words about [[Saul]] in these verses. [[David]]'s main concern is that the [[Lord]]'s anointed is dead and the [[Lord]]'s glory is dimmed. He is anxious that the unsaved enemy will not rejoice over this [[victory]]. In verses 19, 25, and 27 [[David]]'s theme is, "How are the mighty fallen!" I [[Samuel]] 10:23 records that [[Saul]] "was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward." Now we see him fallen lower than even the enemy. I Corinthians 10:12 tells us, "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
