I Samuel 12:20-24

I Samuel 12:20-24 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart; And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain. For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. As Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel, He warned the people not to neglect God. When Saul became king, the tendency would be to follow him and not to follow God’s leadership. And Samuel knew that. But Samuel was solid. Even though the people had rejected him, he would not neglect them. Samuel said, “Even though you have made a poor choice, I will still pray for you.” What a great attitude! Even in the face of adversity, Samuel still prayed for his people. A good lesson for us. Never neglect to pray for everyone; especially those who have moved away from us. We need to pray for those who have made poor choices and those who have stopped coming to church. They especially need prayer! Don’t forget to pray!