The Israelites wanted a king. Not realizing that God Himself had been serving them as king through the leadership of Samuel, they thought that a flesh and blood king was in their best interest. Samuel tried to warn them of the folly of their desire. They got a king … Saul … and they suffered.

Often, parents of Christian school students want undue advantage given to their children instead of, for instance, needed correction. They don’t realize what grief they will incur in the future for wanting the wrong thing.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, only You know what’s truly best for us. We trust You. We receive Your correction when it’s needed.

DAILY READING: 1 Sam. 7-10