Broken Radios
Posted by Dion Todd October 8th, 2024 1,086 Views 27 Comments
Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned; for I have transgressed the commandment of Yahweh, and your words, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice. 1 Samuel 15:24 WEB.
The Lord sent Saul, the king of Israel, on a quest, but he failed because of his fear of man. He told Saul through the prophet Samuel to completely wipe out the Amalekites. Yet, Saul conveniently "overlooked" the command of the Lord and let his men keep the best cattle and sheep as plunder. He also spared the enemy king.
The Lord wanted them all destroyed as they were probably demon-infested like the swine became in Gerasenes (Mark 5:13). Saul chose to please the people more than God, and he allowed them to keep the livestock as plunder. So they brought the demons home with them. Later, when they killed the livestock and the demons lost their current house, they wandered around until they could enter the people around them (Luke 11:24).
Samuel told Saul, "Because you have rejected Yahweh's word, he has also rejected you from being king." Then Saul pleaded with Samuel to stay so he wouldn't be embarrassed in front of the people. "What will the people think" was at the forefront of King Saul's mind, not that he had just lost the kingship. After this, God moved on and anointed David as king. Saul was fearful and failed, but David had a strong faith in God and even faced Goliath as a youth when neither Saul nor anyone in his army would.
A mentor of mine worked at an electronics repair shop in Chicago when he was a young man. One day his boss told him to replace a particular part on every radio that came in, whether it needed it or not, because the part was inexpensive and had a good markup. He silently ignored the request. After a couple of weeks, the boss noticed he wasn't seeing the additional charge on the invoices, so he asked my friend why the part wasn't being replaced as he had told him.
My friend was married with young children at home and really needed the job, but he stood his ground and explained to the boss that he was a Christian and couldn't do that. He told them he would understand if they needed to let him go, but he couldn't compromise on this, for it was wrong to charge people for something they didn't need. It was against his faith.
At first, they became angry, and he thought he was on his way out the door. Then instead of firing him, they promoted him and gave him a key to the shop because they knew he could be trusted.
If you ever have to choose between obeying God or man, always choose God. It will work out for your good regardless of what may happen in the short term. He has your back when you are obedient to His word. The fear of man may bring short-term gain, but God's plan is for eternity.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please guide me today and help me make the right decisions. Let Your voice ring through in such a way that I cannot miss it. Please give me the grace and wisdom to do what is right today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Yep every time I disregarded the Lords instruction was disaster… and when I’ve listened life was so much better.. he really wants the best for us and instructs us for a reason. Praying for safety and protection from hurricane Milton as we make preparations here in FL… praying it reduces to tropical storm when it hits the coast here in Florida… God can calm the winds and the storms!
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Yes Lord, let my thoughts, words and actions be pleasing to You. Amen!
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Heavenly Father Please Let Your Voice Ring Out To Me To Remind Me Of The Things I Should Be Doing.Please Give Me The Grace And Wisdom To Do What Is Right Always Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Burma Welber commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
I thank the Holy Spirit for giving me the words to say at my Woman's Club board meeting this morning. I knew I had to stand firm in my belief, and when I did, the ladies agreed with me and even thanked me for having the courage to speak up for our Lord. I choose God over man because when I stand before Him one day I don't want to hear Him say, "Depart from me, I never knew you" all because I was too afraid to acknowledge Him. Thank you, Jesus!
John Petchonka commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Today’s word hits home for me currently. The flood damage we had is costing thousands in repairs. I just wanted to recover the cost of materials. Then I would do the labor with my son. When asked how much compensation we get for this, I was told only contractors get paid. So I find contractors to give us estimates to submit. Why does this make no sense to me?
Dan Remley
1 week ago
John, I pray that the Lord brings you peace and comfort. Stay strong brother ❤️
Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
So very sorry for this ongoing nightmare that you are facing, please know that you, your wife and entire family, are in my prayers!! May the Lord open the right door for you, send you much needed help and meet all of your needs, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen and Amen!!!
Susan Petho
1 week ago
John, continued prayers for you, your family, and all affected by these hurricanes.
Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Lord please guide me and speak loudly to me when I have to make decisions. Give me knowledge and courage to make the decisions that you would make. I want to please You and I want what's best for me and my family. I want to be the man You'd want me to be. Amen ❤️
Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
AMEN and Amen, this I pray, and Lord, please make to me be sensitive enough to hear Your voice even though it may be just a whisper, in the name of Jesus, AMEN!
Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
🙏Amen🙏❤️!! Amen🙏❤️!! Amen❤️🙏❤️🙏!!
Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, please guide me today and help me make the right decisions. Let Your voice ring through in such a way that I cannot miss it. Please give me the grace and wisdom to do what is right today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Amen! I could never figure out why God would want all the animals destroyed as well as the people in a place that was to be taken over. Now this makes sense to me. I finally understand! The animals could have very well been demon- infested! Thank you Pastor Dion for clearing this mystery up for me!
Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Good morning, y'all, happy Tuesday! Praying for all in the path of Hurricane Milton 🙏!
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, please guide me today and help me make the right decisions. Let Your voice ring through in such a way that I cannot miss it. Please give me the grace and wisdom to do what is right today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Amen thank you Father for giving us so much love we can conquer any situation if we are willing to listen to YOU!😍
Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Dear Jesus, thank You for every day you give me. No matter my age, help me to strive to run the race for Your honor.
Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.
Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Broken Radios
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, Please, let Your voice ring through in such a way that I will not miss it. Trusting you, thanking You for helping me to know you better. Your peace is so beautiful. I love you with all my heart, soul and mind. In Jesus Precious Name. Amen!🕊️
Debi Burton
1 week ago
Amen……
Sylvia Todd
1 week ago
Amen, sister, praying 🙏!
Dan Remley
1 week ago
You're in my prayers Shara. I pray God calms the winds and shelters everyone in Milton's path❤️