Call To Worship
When we have given a lot of time to something, whether in a financial investment, a relationship, or an endeavor, we are reluctant to let go, stop, and turn around, even when we know that this is a dead end and it is finally time to admit it. Samuel had qualms about God's people claiming a King but he had given in, at the Lord's command, and had anointed Saul. For a time things had gone well, but the situation had soured. God insists he will do a new thing, and that Samuel needs to…
When we have given a lot of time to something, whether in a financial investment, a relationship, or an endeavor, we are reluctant to let go, stop, and turn around, even when we know that this is a dead end and it is finally time to admit it. Samuel had qualms about God's people claiming a King but he had given in, at the Lord's command, and had anointed Saul. For a time things had gone well, but the situation had soured. God insists he will do a new thing, and that Samuel needs to…
CSS Publishing Company, Inc., Lectionary Worship Aids, Series VII, Cycle A, by Frank Ramirez