Scripture

But Samuel replied, “Why ask me, since the Lord has left you and become your enemy? The Lord has done just as he said he would. He has torn the kingdom from you and given it to your rival, David.”

Observation

The Philistines gather for war against Israel. Saul is filled with fear and seeks the Lord, but the Lord refuses to answer.

Saul finds a medium, a woman at Endor, and he asked her to summon up the spirit of Samuel. Samuel tells him that the Lord has done just what he said He would do. He is about to hand the kingdom over to his rival, David,and the next day Saul and his sons will be dead.

Application

The Bible consistently condemns those who seek to consult with the spirits of the dead. Earlier, Saul had banned this practice, but now in desperation, he consults a medium.

With very few exceptions, once a person dies, they are not able to return to this world or to communicate with the living. So any apparent message from “the other side” is a demonic deception. It is a kind of counterfeit prophecy .

We don’t need to talk to the dead. We have a living Saviour who died but rose again. We know that we who are saved will also rise with Christ to eternal life.

When people consult with fortune tellers, mediums, Ouija boards, and the like, they are opening themselves to being overwhelmed by evil spirits. It is best to stay right away from these practises .

Prayer

Thank you Father that you delight to communicate with your children. We can talk with you anytime and any place. Amen.