We've been reading through Judges and Samuel in small group. Over and over again, God shows mercy to those who've said no to him. Samuel marks the beginning of God sending Israel a king because they keep saying no to the Lord as King. When I read this verse:
Samuel was displeased with their request and went to the Lord for guidance.7“Do everything they say to you,” the Lord replied, “for it is me they are rejecting, not you. They don’t want me to be their king any longer.8Ever since I brought them from Egypt they have continually abandoned me and followed other gods. And now they are giving you the same treatment.9Do as they ask, but solemnly warn them about the way a king will reign over them.”
I was very humbled. Here I am, saying no the Lord, saying that I want to be the king in my life.
What right do I have to say that?
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing this! I'm just passing through, but I really needed to hear (read) that. I am grateful for the times in my life when God has really let me know He's in charge. Thanks for the reminder! :)
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