Pensamento:
Israel queria um Rei. Isso esmagou o coração de Samuel e deixou Deus irado com a falta de fé do seu povo. Samuel, porém, lembra-os de que, mesmo que eles tenham tropeçado e caído, não devem abandonar o Senhor. Ao invés disso, suas preocupações politicas devem tomar segundo plano em relação à sua fidelidade a Deus e sua disponibilidade de servi-lo completamente.
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.
Oração:
Perdoe-me, querido Pai, pelos meus pecados, falta de visão e tolice que às vezes tenho mostrado. Eu quero Lhe servir com um coração totalmente dedicado ao Senhor, purificado pelo seu perdão e pelo poder transformador do seu Espirito Santo. Obrigado! No nome de Jesus. Amém. || Veja a imagem: http://www.iluminalma.com/img/il_1samuel12_20.html
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.
