From my journal...
Complacency that's what Eli had, right? He was complacent, not acting and it harmed him and his family. And it wasn't just him, but later in the Bible Hezekiah too. Hezekiah's complacency cost all of Judah because his son because the most wicked king of all.
Complacency is a scary word.
God spoke to both. It's clear Eli knew how to hear from God directly because he directed Samuel in how to reply when Samuel was hearing from God. And Hezekiah went straight to God for his battles, knew where his source was.
But they both lost something important and when confronted they reacted with complacency. Prophesy against their families should have brought repentance. Instead it seems the reaction was more a shrug of the shoulders. God knows what he is doing and this won't directly affect me, so meh...
Complacent = indifferent, nonchalant, unconcerned, disinterested, casual, uncurious
What was said to them should have been alarming, but it wasn't, sadly.
This is our culture. Complacent, asleep, indifferent. If it doesn't affect me, it doesn't matter.
God, help us to want you more. Help us to lay down complacency. Help us to chase after You and when we get warnings to take heed, take action.
Love others.
Love others.
Love others.
Forgive us of our complacency.
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