1 Samuel 28-7, 8 & 20
Saul then said to his attendants, "Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her."
"There is one in Endor," they said.
So Saul disguised himself, putting on other clothes, and at night he and two men went to the woman. "Consult a spirit for me," he said, "and bring up for me the one I name.".....................
Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, filled with fear because of Samuel's words. His strength was gone, for he had eaten nothing all that day and night.
I rarely am so free or motivated to post twice in a day, but this incident which I had with my colleague brought out key spiritual truths to me.
She's Belgian, sits beside me and we're neighbours who greet each other every morning. She's could not take the messy work environment and along with a host of other work-boss issues, she chose to resign from her job. Tomorrow's her last day and yesterday she decided to go with her boyfriend to see an astrologer who was recommended by a friend. As usual stories would go about, it all goes to say that her friend was initially skeptical, but after that very 'accurate' session, she now a rather firm believer and had thus done that recommendation.
I was informed of it yesterday and had warned her that they'll likely tell her negative stuff and was trying to tell her not to take it seriously. She had assured me that her skeptical boyfriend would be there to balance her. We agreed that she'll come back the next day (today) to update me of her exciting experience.
Today, she told me that the Astrologer told her that the planets of her life were all in bad shape and everything from job, money, love life were rotten and without hope. Then she confessed that even though she tried to show a very positive appearance, once the news of doom and jinxed life hit her, she broke into tears because it was so real to her. when I probed further, I was glad that she didn't go the extra extent to buy the required talismans to make things better. But she was nonetheless very dejected and you could see in her a depressed countenance.
As we stood on our own desk space, parted by our partition, I went into a long 15 minutes counseling session and was grateful to be able to bring across the message of who is in charge of your life and what defines your life's outlook. I also took the time to give her the "i-told-you-so" speech, because I told her she'll just hear about bad news simply because how many of these 'spiritual' mystics will give good news and hope?
This situation really parallels with king Saul's encounter with the witch of Endor. When things are so depressing and it just seems like we're living in endless seasons of bad luck, who can we turn to?
Sure, life is no bed of roses. Especially when we compare with the 'luckier' people around us. Let's face it, the comparison to find someone better off than us will never end. Even if we were the richest person in the world, we'll probably lament that we are not the most intelligent or handsome. There will be something that makes us sigh and lament.
I ended the talk with her on an encouraging good note, but as I sit down to reflect I really see the need to build in our lives the answer of who is in charge of our lives in terrible, bad seasons. Is it us who is defining our vision of where we are going? Or can we recognise that it is God who holds us in His hands and will guide us through the thick and thin of life.
Jesus Christ, Saviour of my soul. May He also be yours and reveal to you His keen interest to be in charge of your destiny, your plans, and every single step you will make in this life.
blessings,
M.
This situation really parallels with king Saul's encounter with the witch of Endor. When things are so depressing and it just seems like we're living in endless seasons of bad luck, who can we turn to?
Sure, life is no bed of roses. Especially when we compare with the 'luckier' people around us. Let's face it, the comparison to find someone better off than us will never end. Even if we were the richest person in the world, we'll probably lament that we are not the most intelligent or handsome. There will be something that makes us sigh and lament.
I ended the talk with her on an encouraging good note, but as I sit down to reflect I really see the need to build in our lives the answer of who is in charge of our lives in terrible, bad seasons. Is it us who is defining our vision of where we are going? Or can we recognise that it is God who holds us in His hands and will guide us through the thick and thin of life.
Jesus Christ, Saviour of my soul. May He also be yours and reveal to you His keen interest to be in charge of your destiny, your plans, and every single step you will make in this life.
blessings,
M.
"My lover spoke and said to me, "Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, and come with me. See! The winter is past;the rains are over and gone. "(Song of Solomon 2:10-11)
