Saul and the Witch of Endor: When Fear Replaces Faith \\ 1 Samuel 28 \\ Jonathan Steely \\ JICF
When fear and uncertainty overwhelm us, we can be tempted to seek answers and security apart from God.
In 1 Samuel 28 (https://us.list-manage.com/tQdna21tcPl?e=3fb9938d4d&c2id=eac5a14302d838f00dbeb34086fe8f09), Saul’s desperate search for guidance reveals the tragic consequences of persistently rejecting God’s Word. His story warns us not to seek God’s help while refusing His authority, but to turn to the Lord in repentance and trust.
We may not know what tomorrow holds, but we can trust the God who holds tomorrow.
12 Oct 2026
When Fear Makes Us Forget God \\ 1 Samuel 27:1-12 \\ Lee Khen Seng
Fear can become louder than faith.
In 1 Samuel 27, David—who had repeatedly trusted God in the past—allowed fear to shape his decisions. Instead of seeking God’s direction, he relied on his own reasoning, sought security in the wrong place, and eventually became entangled in deception and compromise.
This passage reminds us that a decision can be logical, practical, and even successful, yet still not be God’s will. The question is not simply, “What decision will I make?” but, “Will I involve God before I make it?”
As we face decisions about our careers, relationships, studies, family, finances, or future, may we learn from David’s failure: seek God before deciding, rather than deciding first and asking God to bless our plans.
5 Oct 2026
When The Test Comes Again \\ 1 Samuel 26:1-25 \\ Hendra Suhartanto \\ JICF
What happens when the same test comes again?David has been here before. Saul is pursuing him again. Once again, Saul is vulnerable. And once again, David has the opportunity to end the problem himself. (1 Samuel 26:1-25)This time, Saul’s spear—the very symbol of the violence David has endured—is within David’s reach.The spear is finally in David’s hand. What will he do with it?Sometimes the greatest test is not when someone else has the power to hurt us, but when we finally have the power to hurt them back.David shows us another way. He confronts what is wrong, but refuses vengeance. He takes the spear, but refuses to become Saul. Instead, he entrusts justice, his future, and even his enemy into God’s hands.This Sunday, we will consider a question that reaches far beyond David and Saul:What will you do when the spear is in your hand?You don’t have to take into your own hands what you have entrusted into God’s hands.
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