1-Minute Devotion for Sunday, 11/15/26
Samuel told the Israelites that they did an evil thing when they asked the Lord for a king (1 Samuel 12:17).
“The people all said to Samuel, “Pray to the Lord your God for your servants so that we will not die, for we have added to all our other sins the evil of asking for a king.” (v.19)
Samuel replied, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you.” (v.23)
“It is the believer’s responsibility to pray for others even if he or she is displeased with them, as Samuel was with the Israelites.” Jeremiah Study Bible Notes
These verses remind me that when our brothers and sisters don’t understand or listen when we speak the truth, we must pray for them.
Have you ever felt indignant or frustrated when a fellow believer refused to accept truth because they wouldn’t turn from religious indoctrination? The Bible says we must pray for them. We must love them, too.
In His Love, Cindy
To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic
Did you know? The Lord appeared to Abram and said, … “I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you…” Genesis 17:7 (emphasis mine)
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