Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Israel wanted a King. This crushed Samuel's heart and angered God with the people's lack of faith. Samuel, however, reminds them that while they have stumbled and fallen, they must not abandon the Lord himself. Instead, their political concerns must give way to their total allegiance to God and their willingness to serve him fully.
Video Commentary...
We've included Phil's ToGather video from four years ago as an added blessing to our verse today:
My Prayer...
Forgive me, dear Father, for the sinfulness, short-sightedness, and silliness that I have, at times, shown. I want to serve you with an undivided heart, cleansed by your forgiveness and the transforming power of your Holy Spirit. Thank you! In Jesus' name. Amen.
![Pin It](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verseoftheday.com%2Fen%2F12202016%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.heartlight.org%2Foverlazy%2Fcreations%2F3003.jpg&description=1 Samuel 12:20—"Do not be afraid," Samuel replied [to the people of Israel]. "You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the <span class="small-caps">Lord</span>, but serve the <span class="small-caps">Lord</span> with all your heart."
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