DCLM Sincere Milk 4 November 2025 — Israel Asks For A King
DCLM Sincere Milk 4 November 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Israel Asks For A King
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Topic: Israel Asks For A King
Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-7
1And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
3And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
4Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,
5And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
6But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
7And 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.
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
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?
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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.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
