The scripture we are memorizing and meditating on together today comes from the Old Testament, 1 Samuel, chapter 15, verse 22. Samuel was a teacher, priest and prophet in Israel. This verse was spoken by Samuel to Saul, the first king of Israel. At that time the LORD of hosts commanded Saul to go and smite the Amalekites and destroy all that they had, and to have no pity on them, but unfortunately Saul once again failed to fully obey God's will. Instead of confessing and repenting of his sin against God's will, Saul tried to justify himself, with an empty appearance of godliness. The LORD God is the true and living God, the God who discerns the hearts of men. Saul's disobedience and obstinacy, as well as his rejection of the LORD's commands, was the fulfillment of the LORD's plan to anoint David as the second king of Israel. The descendant of David, Jesus Christ, became incarnate and offered the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of all of us in our stubbornness and disobedience! Dear friends, Jesus has overcome the bondage of death and sin and has risen from the dead! This means that we don't have to rely on human sacrifices and efforts to get close to God. Today, will you offer yourself completely to the Lord Jesus Christ who loves us so much? (translation from DeepL.com/translator)