1 Samuel 28:5-7 And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled….Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.
Saul was in a sorry state because of his own disobedience, and now he was greatly afraid and trembling when he saw the vast enemy army against him. He did inquire of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him. So in fear, distress, and anxiety he sought out a woman with a familiar spirit. Saul had previously banned familiar spirits and wizards from the land, but there was one practicing secretly, the witch at Endor.
Saul asked her to conjure up the spirit of Samuel, which she did, to the women’s great surprise. But Samuel prophesied bad news for Saul: he would lose the kingdom to David, and furthermore, he would die tomorrow. This then happened, all because of Saul’s disobedience and loss of faith.
We learn not to go to demons (witches, wizards, psychics, or familiar spirits) when we are in fear, panic, worry, grief, or distress. Instead, we respond by taking it to the Lord in prayer. We may not feel the Lord’s answer immediately, but we can believe that He knows, cares, and hears. He lifts our burdens and cares, and faith brings relief. Wait upon the Lord.