Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way. 1 Samuel 12:23
Samuel was called by God during a critical time in Israel’s history.
They had lived for years under judges descending further and further into apostasy.
In spite of recognizing Samuel as a true prophet, they rejected his leadership and God’s and asked for a king.
Samuel knew the request was rooted in rebellion in the hearts of the people.
He knew it would end in tragedy.
But he knew God’s sovereign plan was not in jeopardy.
He affirmed his commitment to pray and to uphold God’s principles.
As for me, he said, far be it from me that I should sin in ceasing to pray for you.
We have been called out by God during a critical time in history.
We have seen our culture, our world descending further and further into apostasy.
We have seen society reject God leadership and embrace a host of other philosophies.
We know the rejection is rooted in rebellion in the hearts of the people.
We also know that rebellion inevitably ends in tragedy.
In spite of it all, God’s sovereign plan is not in jeopardy.
Let us affirm our commitment to pray and to uphold God’s principles. As for me. As for you.