Pensées sur le Verset du Jour...
Israël voulait un roi. Cela a écrasé le cœur de Samuel et irrité Dieu par le manque de foi du peuple. Samuel, cependant, leur rappelle que même s’ils ont trébuché et sont tombés, ils ne doivent pas abandonner l’Éternel lui-même. Au lieu de cela, leurs préoccupations politiques doivent céder la place à leur allégeance totale à Dieu et à leur volonté de le servir pleinement.
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.
Ma Prière...
Pardonne-moi, cher Père, pour le péché, la myope et la bêtise dont j’ai parfois fait preuve. Je veux te servir d’un cœur uni, purifié par ton pardon et la puissance transformatrice de ton Saint-Esprit. Merci! Au nom de Jésus. Amen.
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.
