And Saul and Jonathan his son and the people who were present with them stayed in Geba of Benjamin, but the Philistines encamped in Michmash. And raiders came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies. One company turned toward Ophrah, to the land of Shual; another company turned toward Beth-horon; and another company turned toward the border that looks down on the Valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness.
(1 Samuel 13:16-18 ESV)
Saul had been rebuked by Samuel for trusting in himself and following his own plans instead of God's. He self-righteously refused to listen and let Samuel go a different direction. Though his support was dwindling, he stayed with his plan. Now he is surrounded on all sides, outnumbered by the enemy. He continues in his self-reliance. When surrounded, he looks within, not up. What does it take for you to finally look up, fall down on your knees, and call out to God?
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