Why does Saul think that consulting a medium will help him to hear God's advice on the battle? It seems baffling. Saul is out of control, we have seen that clearly over the last few chapters. God has given him opportunity after opportunity to repent and he has just continued to harden his heart against God. Is it too late for him to turn back to God here? No. But his request to Samuel shows where Saul's real motives lie. Saul's biggest problem at that point is that he is separated from God. his biggest need is God. But he is not looking for a way back to God here, he is looking for God to tell him what to do. God's guidance for us is important, but not more important than God Himself. Do I go looking elsewhere for advice or guidance (or more likely, someone to agree with what I think I should do) when what I need is to repent before God and come back into His presence?
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