The Lord departs from Saul

In 1 Samuel 28, Scripture presents one of the most sobering moments in the life of King Saul, revealing the tragic end of a heart that once knew obedience but slowly drifted into spiritual compromise. As Saul faces overwhelming fear from the Philistine threat and finds God silent, he turns not toward repentance but toward forbidden sources of guidance. This chapter exposes the difference between seeking answers from God and truly seeking God Himself. Through Saul’s encounter with the medium at Endor, we are confronted with the dangers of disobedience, misplaced desperation, and hardened hearts. The passage ultimately serves as a warning and an invitation, reminding God’s people that humility, repentance, and wholehearted pursuit of the Lord are always the path to life.