1 Samuel 28:21
“The woman came to Saul, and saw that he was very troubled, and said to him, “Behold, your servant has listened to your voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have listened to your words which you spoke to me.”
What does 1 Samuel 28:21 mean?
The woman speaking here is the medium at Endor, reminding Saul of the real risk she took for him. By helping him contact the dead prophet Samuel, she broke the law of the land (Saul himself had banned mediums), and if discovered, she would have been executed. She's pointing out that she honored his desperate request even though it cost her something significant. There's something quietly moving in her words. She's not asking for payment or praise, just acknowledging what she did. It's a moment where even someone operating in spiritual darkness shows a kind of faithfulness and courage. For those of us going through hard times, it can be a reminder that sometimes the people who help us are taking real risks too, and their willingness to show up matters deeply.