The Danger of Getting Ahead of the Lord. (1 Samuel 8: 1-22)

In this episode, we explore one of the most pivotal turning points in Israel’s history — the moment they demanded a king. What looked like a political request was actually a spiritual crisis: impatience, fear, conformity, and a refusal to wait on God. We trace Israel's request, God’s warning, and the consequences that followed, and we draw out six core lessons for believers today — especially the call to wait on the Lord rather than force His hand.

 Key Themes:

•  Wanting the right thing at the wrong time
•  The danger of looking at circumstances instead of Scripture
•  What happens when God lets us have our own way
•  The spiritual cost of impatience: "He gave them their request, but sent leanness to their souls" (Ps 106:15)
•  The blessing and strength found in waiting on the Lord

 Questions for Reflection:

 Where am I tempted to demand rather than discern?

 What is one area of life where I need to slow down and wait on God’s timing?

 Am I seeking to be like the world — or to be set apart for God?