15th.: We Want a King – Like Everyone Else
The years passed (see Day 14).
The prophet Samuel grew older.
He put his his role.
But the sons were corrupt.
The people wanted a king.
“And Samuel prayed unto the Lord.” (1st Sam 8:6b).
The Lord told Samuel to tell the people the negative traits that come with a king (1st Sam. 8:7-18).
He did.
Even so, the people still wanted a king (1st Sam. 8:19-21).
God had promised that Israel would have kings (see Gen. 35:11),
and had made provisions for such (see Deut 17:14-20).
Therefore, God allowed the people’s impatient demands.
We must be careful what we ask for.
God may give us our request, but it might not be for 'our best'.
For the Christian, the best things will be in Heaven, (or the new heaven and earth) not wealth on this present Earth.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love him.” (1st Cor. 2:9)