“Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah. But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and a distressing spirit from the Lord troubled him.” 1 Samuel 16: 13-14
The story of Saul and David is a warning for us. Saul was chosen and anointed by God, but over time, he became more committed to protecting his position than obeying God. Eventually, the anointing on Saul’s life was removed. David, on the other hand, wasn’t perfect, but he remained submitted to God. And because of that, David received what Saul lost.
That truth still applies today.
Sometimes we can be so focused on our own will that we slowly drift away from God’s direction. It can look small—like compromising faith to fit in, or refusing to forgive, for example. Over time, our own will becomes louder than God’s voice.
Think about a GPS. The moment you ignore the route, you start creating unnecessary delays. The destination may still exist, but now the journey becomes harder because you chose your own way. God’s will works similarly. He doesn’t leave us the moment we drift, but the farther we move from Him, the harder it becomes to hear Him clearly.
That’s why staying close to God matters.
Not out of religion or fear. But because life works when the Father leads it. God never asked us to be perfect—He asks us to remain connected to Him. To seek Him daily. To trust Him. Stay with God, so you never have to wonder where His presence went.
May the God of the Bible bless you!
Bishop Bira Joshua
