God Wants Our Hearts To Fear Him Alone And Keep His Commandments. - 1 Samuel 13:1-15

Waiting and trusting are hard in times of trial. The temptation to take matters into our own hands is strong. This is where Israel and their leader Saul found themselves. A premature attack stirred up the Philistines, and the people grew afraid. Instead of waiting for God's direction through Samuel, Saul took matters into his own hands. When Samuel arrived, Saul had acted foolishly and sinned.