....Fill thine horn with oil and go...
In the course of several years I had experienced the crushing pain of loss in several different aspects of my life. We all suffer with hurts and loss. Sometimes those things can literally debilitate us. As I reflect on the story of Saul, the last judge and first prophet in the old testament, I am drawn into my own life reflecting as I renew my faith and trust in our amazing God.
The fall of Saul was one of Samuel's biggest disappointments. Samuel had hit ground zero as he mourned the loss of Saul. Then the voice of God rang from heaven teaching Samuel a lesson we can all learn from when we have been hurt. "Fill your horn and go." Fill your horn with oil and be on your way. When we get moving out of our sorrows and move on the path God sets before us we find beauty from ashes and treasures that are meant for our lives. God is our refuge and will guide us to our Bethlehem where we will find peace and favor in the Lord. There comes a time to get back on the horse and ride. I like to view it as dancing with God above the trials that are under our feet.
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