Samuel said to the people, "Do not fear. You have committed all this evil, yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart... For the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself. Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way. Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. But if you still do wickedly, both you and your king will be swept away.
Samuel, a mighty prophet of God, was about to demonstrate the anger of the Lord in the people asking for a king, but before that he wanted them to know that God might not be pleased but He still desired a loving relationship with them. Also, Samuel wanted them to know that he would continue to pray for them and that if they repented, he would seek to teach them the path that pleased God. This is just one example how Samuel was a godly judge. We have a far greater Judge in heaven who makes constant intercession before the Father on our behalf; Jesus. Though God is righteously angry over our sins, the redemptive work of Christ pays for those sins. They are now and forever forgiven and we are set free to live a life led by the Spirit. To do this, we need to seek the teaching of Jesus and allow Him to show us the good and right way. Don't wait another day if you are not yet doing this. Start now and allow God to restore and renew you.
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