1 Samuel 12 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read 1 Samuel 12.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/1sa/12/1/s_248001

Meditate on verse 14.

 

If you will fear the LORD and serve Him,

and listen to His voice and not rebel

against the command of the LORD,

then both you and also the king who reigns

over you will follow the LORD your God.

 

The Israelites realized their sinful foolishness in asking for a king, yet they lived with the consequences of that sin.  Kings ruled them for nearly 500 years.  But God in His mercy, gave the way forward in the midst of the consequences (v. 14):

 

·      Fear and serve the LORD

·      Listen to His voice

·      Do not rebel against His commands

 

Are you or someone you love living in the consequences of sin?  Do not lose hope; God has not abandoned you.  Obey and pray 1 Samuel 12:14 and 20-24.

 

“LORD, let _______ and me fear and serve You.

 Help us listen to Your voice and

not rebel against Your commands,

so we and our leaders will follow You.

Do not let us turn aside from following You

 and serving You with all our heart.

 Let us stop going after futile things

 which can not profit or deliver because they are futile. 

Thank You for not abandoning us on

 account of Your great name, LORD.

As for me, I will not sin against You by ceasing to pray.

  Help me instruct others in the good and right way. 

LORD, let us fear You and serve You in truth with all our heart. 

Let us always consider what great things You have done for us.

In Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell