It’s All God’s Fault!

Scripture 1 Sam 4:3 And when the people had come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, “Why has the LORD defeated us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh to us, that when it comes among us it may save us from the hand of our enemies.”

Observation: How come when things go wrong it’s God’s fault? Not once do you see in these scriptures that the Israelites asked God if they should go up to battle. They made their decision and proceeded the way they wanted and when the result wasn’t lined up to what they thought it should be they blamed God. How often do we do that, I know I’ve done it a lot. When my life falls apart it must be God’s fault, even though I never asked for His guidance or timing. We assume God will watch over us no matter what, but if we are outside His will we are on our own.

Application: I need to call upon my Lord and ask for direction and guidance in my life. When things don’t go well I need to ask God what He is trying to say to me. There is always a lesson and God doesn’t waste a hurt. Our lives are not supposed to go perfect, because we are only here a little while and our faith will be tested in adversary. We need to praise God in all situations and lesson to His voice in every circumstance.

Prayer: My Lord speak to your servant and tell me what you desire of me. Open my eyes each day to what you desire of me. May I be patient and always call upon you before I move forward. Help me finish this race in a way that pleases you.