1 Sam 13:6, 8-9
When the men of Israel saw that they were in a tight place (for the people were hard pressed), then the people hid themselves in caves and in thickets and in rocks and in high places and in pits.And Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering here to me, and peace offerings”. And he offered the burnt offering.
When the Israelites were attacked by the Philistines, Saul waited for seven days in accordance with the time that Samuel had set, but Samuel did not show up at Gilgal . The people started scattering away leaving Saul alone. Out of fear and panic, Saul offered a burnt offering against the priestly requirements. This formed the basis of his rejection by God
All of us worry and get scared from time to time.Reasonably, normal fear is good ,it protects us from danger. But on the other hand, abnormal or excessive fear and panic is a monster which can paralyze and destroy. *Panic is fear out of control. Episodes of intense fear triggers physical reaction of shaking ,confusion and poor judgment .
Actions taken during such times has lethal consequences.
Keeping calm ,sober and having emotional balance ignites controlled physical, emotional and spiritual actions with long lasting positive effects .When confronted by panic ,stay calm overreaction produces mistakes
Further readings:
Exo 32:1-4
Num 14:1-9
Phi 4:6,7
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