"And the men of Israel were distressed that day, for Saul had placed the people under oath, saying, 'Cursed is the man who eats any food until evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.' So none of the people had taken food."
I Samuel 14:24
This was a totally irrational demand that Saul made on his warriors. It makes absolutely no sense to deprive an army of the strength they need to do battle. But power does strange things to people. Saul had to stroke his own ego – "...before I have taken vengeance on my enemies." He had become so self-centered that he did not care about the needs of those under him. Woe to the leader – president, pastor, or parent – who is consumed with his own personal agenda at the expense of those he leads. He is bound to fall.
Today's Thought: The wise leader takes care of those under his leadership.
Have a wise day. Love you.
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