When Samuel was old, the Israelites wanted a king to rule over them. He knew they were asking for trouble, for he had consulted God about all leadership decisions. Human leaders all have faults, and they tend to try to do everything according to their own limited understanding.

A Godly leader acts like a priest in that he consults the Lord on how decisions affecting many are made. God can either give him/her the direction, or they can draw it out of other leaders God has placed around them.

God always knows best.

READ/HEAR: 1 Sam. 6-8