1 Samuel 28
When God Doesn't Answer
Sometimes God does not answer our prayers immediately. He may be telling us to wait; He may have another purpose in not giving a direct answer. Whatever the reason, it is always a good idea to "inquire of the Lord," and it is always a bad idea to take matters into our own hands. This is what King Saul did. So desperate was he for some kind of response that he just couldn't wait, so he went to a medium to get an answer.
When God does not answer your prayers, step back and wait. He is giving you an opportunity to trust Him in the midst of the uncertainty and ambiguity you may be feeling. The fact that Saul immediately consulted a medium--something he knew was directly forbidden by God and that he himself had outlawed--showed the shallowness of his trust in the Lord and his lack of commitment to God's ways.
What answer to prayer are you waiting for today? Remember, He can handle it HIS WAY and in HIS TIME.
Hugs and prayers
Izzy
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