Today's Passage: 1 Samuel 7-8
"The grass is always greener on the other side," is a common expression. The obvious point of the phrase is the lack of satisfaction people tend to have with their own possessions. Israel suffers from this perspective often throughout the Biblical narrative. At this point in 1 Samuel, Israel desires a king deeply. They wanted someone to rule over them, someone who looked like the leaders of other nations. They could not realize that they had a king, THE KING.
As we go about our daily routine, we have the opportunity to be swayed by the things of this world and the lifestyle of those who do not love our God. While the materialistic world looks pleasurable, we must avoid the call of this lifestyle. We have the greatest joy in the whole world, THE JOY. No i phone, blackberry, macbook, facebook, or myspace page can come close to joy and love we can experience through the love of Jesus Christ. While the grass looks greener, it is definitely not. Let us take note from the Israelites and their severe mistake. Paul highlights how we are called to live in Romans 12:2a "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
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