Sincere Milk

Key Verse

“And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.” 1 Samuel 8:7

Text — 1 Samuel 8:1-7

Message

When Samuel grew old, his sons became judges in Israel. But they were not good judges like Samuel was. They were dishonest. So the leaders of Israel met with Samuel and asked for a king to be chosen to rule over them. First, their motive was not to please God but to be like other nations. God had warned them that they should not follow the way of the people that surrounded them. What could be wrong with a nation asking for a king to rule over them? Does God not like kings; does He not want someone to rule a country?

God is not against a nation having a ruler or king. The Bible even says that God sets up kings (Daniel 2:21), and Hebrews 13:17 tells us that we should obey our rulers. God was angry with Israel because they wanted a human king, while He was already their King. He had rescued them from slavery in Egypt, provided for them in the desert, and helped them conquer the heathen tribes in the promised land. He was better than any earthly king could ever be! He not only protected and provided forHis people, He also loved them and cared for them. Now the Israelites were turning their backs on God and wanting a human king so they could be like the other nations. Who is the king of your heart? Allow Jesus the King of kings to rule in your heart, and you will be blessed!

Further Reading

Hebrews 8:10

Prayer for today

Lord Jesus, I surrender unto You, rule and reign over my life.