The LORD uses leaders to deal with threats to the welfare of his people, and he is the God who delivers them.
In response to King Saul’s second major error and his excuse, Samuel famously declared that to obey is better than sacrifice.
Although the first anointed king tried to kill the second one, the Lord protected his anointed, as he always does.
As one of his disciples betrayed him and the others slept, Jesus wrestled in prayer to submit to his Father’s will and overcome his...