David: God's own heart Chapter 6: God vowed to blot them out
God vowed to blot them out When God commanded the complete destruction of the Amalekites, Samuel did not question it. He simply delivered the message to King Saul for execution. Although God was initially pleased with this obedience, He was later grieved when Saul failed to carry out the command fully—showing misplaced mercy. Saul’s disobedience revealed a false sense of compassion that ultimately cost him God’s favor. Was God indifferent or uncertain? Certainly not. His command was deliberate and absolute. This Lenten season, my devotions led me to wrestle with this uncomfortable topic—genocide. It's difficult to comprehend how such total destruction, even of innocents, could align with divine justice. Yet, understanding the severity of God's command requires spiritual discernment. The Amalekite spirit, as revealed through history, had a corrupting influence: it elevated false leaders—charismatic in appearance, yet incapable of righteous leadership. God's instruction w...
