1 Samuel 14:36
“Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and take plunder among them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them.” They said, “Do whatever seems good to you.” Then the priest said, “Let us draw near here to God.””
What does 1 Samuel 14:36 mean?
Saul is riding high after a military victory and wants to chase the Philistines through the night to finish them off completely. His soldiers are ready to follow him anywhere, but the priest stops everything and insists they first consult God about what to do next. It's a crucial moment that shows how easily success can make us forget to seek wisdom from God, and how important it is to have someone willing to pause and ask the harder question. Even when we're confident in our plans and others are cheering us on, checking in with God first can save us from costly mistakes.