“Following are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king had reigned over the people of Israel.”
Genesis 36:31 CJB
Here we see a prophecy that Israel would eventually demand a king, to be like the nations around them! Understand the nations around Israel are pagan, why would God’s chosen people desire to be like the world? Let’s be aware of this!
“Sh’mu’el (Samuel) was not pleased to hear them say, Give us a king to judge us; so he prayed to Adonai.”
1 Samuel 8:6 CJB
God appointed judges to give the instructions and guidance from Adonai, the ultimate King! But instead the people wanted to be like all the ordinary nations around them and install a king from among the people. We need to be careful of doing the same thing, allowing the leaders of the world to guide and direct our lives! How do we do this? Pray!
“When you call to Me and pray to Me, I will listen to you.”
Jeremiah 29:12 CJB
What comforting words that when we seek God and pray to Him, He doesn’t only hear us, He answers us!
May your day be richly blessed as you call out to Adonai!
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