I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on 1 Samuel 28-31.

In this passage we see examples of both King Saul and David seeking God’s guidance as to what to do.  However King Saul received no such guidance, while David did receive guidance from God.  The record we have here in 1 Samuel suggests that King Saul frequently sought God’s guidance and even generally sought to enforce God’s laws.  David also frequently sought God’s guidance and seems to have generally sought to enforce God’s laws.  Both King Saul and David after him violated God’s commands.  However, I noticed one difference, when David asked for God’s guidance he followed through completely.  Saul, on the other hand, followed through until his objective was met, then, if he felt there was advantage in not following the rest of God’s instructions, he would fail to follow through.