Our scripture today is 1 Samuel 8:18 (ESV).
“And in that day you will cry out because of your king, whom you have chosen for yourselves, but the Lord will not answer you in that day.”
I considered pausing our daily study in favor of a Good Friday passage, but I believe there is a strong connection here to Christ’s sacrifice for us. The people have demanded a king, following the world and rejecting God as their king. This is mirrored in John 18:40 when the people reject Jesus, shouting “Not this man, but Barabbas!” When we choose our own way instead of choosing Jesus, we separate ourselves from God’s kingdom and His will for us.
Gracious God, you sent Your Son to be the sacrifice for our sin. Forgive us we pray, and may we go to serve others as our Savior has taught us. Amen.
