If God has placed you in a position of influence—at home, at work, in ministry—take it seriously. Do it His way.

When King Saul was told to wait for the prophet Samuel before making a sacrifice, he got impatient and took matters into his own hands. He offered the sacrifice himself—a role reserved only for priests (1 Samuel 13:8–14). Later, he disobeyed again by sparing King Agag and keeping the best spoils of war, even though God had commanded him to destroy everything (1 Samuel 15). These choices showed he didn’t take his role seriously. And because of that, God rejected him as king.

Here are some powerful lessons from Saul’s failure:

- Obedience is more important than talent or position. Saul had the title, but not the heart.

- Delayed or partial obedience is still disobedience. God wants our full surrender.

- When you fear people more than God, you’ll compromise your calling.

- Spiritual leadership requires humility. Saul acted like the role belonged to him.

- God looks at the heart. That’s why He raised up David—a man after His own.

If God has placed you in a position of influence—at home, at work, in ministry—take it seriously. Do it His way.