April 18

1 Samuel 28-31; Psalm 18
Saul calls upon a medium to bring up Samuel from the dead in order to receive counsel. It's interesting that any of this was possible. We typically consider spiritists to be fake charlatans. However, in this instance, she was real and seems to have feared God. I'm not quite sure what to make of it, rather than to make the observation. It would seem that, regardless of motive or ability, God has made our seeking such a person a taboo. Thus, we are better off steering clear of such.

It is also an interesting observation that Samuel could be called back from the dead. This helps to demonstrate that death is not the cessation of our existence. Yet, Samuel does indicate that he was resting. Can we draw from this experience that we enter into a period of rest when we die? I'm not really sure. But, I am sure that there is life beyond the grave. I am further assured that life in Christ is eternal. Whatever life beyond the grave holds, I trust that God has wonderful things in store!