In this passage (below), the prophet Samuel was displeased with how the children of Israel were conducting themselves. God helped him understand that the request of the people for a king was nothing more than their rejection of God.

As parents, we hope for our children to choose God over the cultural influences. Nevertheless, just as our Heavenly Father gave His people their wish, He also admonished them to understand what it would mean for their children’s children.

We are only one generation from forgetting the Kingship of God. Many families have followed after God’s ways for generations. There enters a weak link when faith in family or need of acceptance is stronger than surrendering to God’s will.

Thankfully, God has many spokespersons who have forsaken family of origin for their new family of God.

Samuel was dedicated to minister in God’s temple at an early age. He spoke with great authority from God’s heart.

Let us choose God’s will over loyalty to what the world says is best for family. Breaking from the mold is not easy but it ensures that our heart is for God first.

Jesus Christ is God’s chosen king! -Teresa

PS Enjoy this beautiful performance by Fantasia. She captures humility of heart with this prayer. “Have Your Way” (I’ve been reminded too, that His grace is sufficient in my weakness)

I Samuel 8: 5b-9 (NLT)

Give us a king to judge us like all the other nations have.”

⁶ Samuel was displeased with their request and went to the Lord for guidance. ⁷ “Do everything they say to you,” the Lord replied, “for they are rejecting me, not you. They don’t want me to be their king any longer. ⁸ Ever since I brought them from Egypt they have continually abandoned me and followed other gods. And now they are giving you the same treatment. ⁹ Do as they ask, but solemnly warn them about the way a king will reign over them.”