Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Israel quería un rey. Este hecho causó tristeza a Samuel e ira a Dios. Samuel, sin embargo, les recuerda que aunque estén equivocados, no deben de abandonar a Dios. Su política debe dar lugar a su fe en Dios y su servicio a Él.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Israel wanted a King. This rebellion against God as Lord and King crushed Samuel's heart and angered God at the people's lack of faith. Samuel reminded God's people that while they have stumbled and fallen because of their political concerns, they must not abandon the Lord himself. Instead, their political concerns must give way to their total allegiance to God and a willingness to serve him fully as Lord and King. In the middle of their politically fueled fear, anger, arrogance, disappointment, triumph, defeat, conflict, confusion, confidence, rivalry, and self-will, God wanted them to turn to him — not their political parties and political champions. Their hope must lie with God! I believe this is a lesson from history that we should heed.
Mi oración
Perdóname, Amado Padre, por mi pecado, visión limitada y falta de seriedad. Quiero servirte con el corazón entero, limpio por tu perdón y el poder del Espíritu Santo. Gracias. En el nombre de Jesús, Amén.
My Prayer...
Forgive us, dear Father, for our sinfulness, short-sightedness, and silliness that we have, at times, shown regarding rulers, nations, and our source of hope. We want to serve you with an undivided heart, cleansed by your forgiveness and enabled by the transforming power of your Holy Spirit as we trust in you as our Lord, Savior, and King. We thank you and ask for this grace in Jesus' name, Amen.
