Domingo 18 de diciembre
No es a ti a quien han rechazado, sino que es a mí a quien han rechazado de ser rey sobre ellos (1 Sam. 8:7).
Mediante Samuel, los israelitas llegaron a pedirle a Jehová un cabeza visible, un rey humano. Jehová le dijo al profeta que accediera a la solicitud del pueblo. Aunque les concedió su petición, les advirtió que tendrían que pagar un precio muy alto (1 Sam. 8:9-18). La historia demostró lo acertada que había sido aquella advertencia. La monarquía ocasionó graves problemas en Israel, sobre todo cuando los reyes fueron infieles. A lo largo de los siglos se ha repetido en todas las naciones el mismo patrón: si un gobernante no reconoce a Dios, no consigue logros permanentes. Pero ¿qué puede decirse de los políticos que afirman que cuentan con la bendición divina en sus gestiones encaminadas a alcanzar la paz y seguridad? Como no se sujetan a Jehová, en realidad no pueden contar con su apoyo (Sal. 2:10-12).
Sunday, December 18
It is not you whom they have rejected, but it is I whom they have rejected from being king over them.—1 Sam. 8:7.
Through the prophet Samuel, Israel demanded a visible, human king. Jehovah told Samuel to grant their request. Although Jehovah permitted Israel to have a visible king, he warned them that rule by a human king would come at a price. (1 Sam. 8:9-18) History demonstrated the truth of Jehovah’s warning. Being ruled by a human king led to serious problems for Israel, especially when that king proved unfaithful. With that example of Israel in mind, it is not surprising that throughout the ages, government in the hands of humans who do not know Jehovah has failed to bring permanent good results. True, some politicians invoke God’s blessing on their efforts to achieve peace and security, but how can God bless those who do not submit to his way of ruling?—Ps. 2:10-12.
Examining the Bible Scriptures Daily, Such instructions gave Jesus ‘the tongue of the taught ones’ so that he would ‘know how to answer the tired one with a word.’ (Isa. 30:20; 50:4; Matt. 11:28-30) Being awakened to timely counsel from the Word of God each morning will not only help you to cope with your own problems but also equip you with ‘the tongue of the taught ones’ to help others.”
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