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Why is it that things always look better on the other side? The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The neighbors never have any troubles. Other countries seem to have figured out the important issues.<\/p>\n
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As humans, we typically compare the way things are in our life with someone or something else. But generally, it is a really bad thing to do. If a little digging were done, I can almost completely guarantee that things or people aren\u2019t as perfect as they seem.<\/p>\n
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To be honest, comparisons have been going on from the beginning of time. Eve compared herself to God and fell short. Cain compared himself Abel and committed the first murder in history. So you see, the evil one has made this a top priority in our lives\u2026he wants us to be discontent with ourselves.<\/p>\n
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The people of Israel found themselves comparing their nation to others. When the prophet Samuel grew older and Samuel\u2019s sons were not godly men, the elders of Israel requested a king. \u201cYou are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.\u201d<\/i> (1 Samuel 8:5 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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Israel had compared themselves to other nations and couldn\u2019t understand why they were kingless. They wanted to be ruled as their neighboring countries. By a king who had full authority. All rights. Unquestionable actions and words. They wanted an earthly king.<\/p>\n
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Samuel and God both knew this was not a good idea, but chose Saul to be the first king of Israel. In Samuel\u2019s farewell speech, he spoke these words. \u201cBut when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, \u2018No, we want a king to rule over us\u2019\u2014even though the Lord your God was your King.\u201d <\/i>(1 Samuel 12:12 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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God was Israel\u2019s King, but they wanted something more. They wanted a physical king to place above all men. They wanted a physical king to lead them. They wanted a physical king because everyone else had one.<\/p>\n
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When King David took over the throne, a \u201cman after God\u2019s heart\u201d led Israel. David understood God\u2019s work in the lives of Israel and David made certain that God was given the glory for his victories. These are just three verses in the Book of Psalm that voice David\u2019s opinion.<\/p>\n
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\u201cListen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray<\/i>.\u201d (Psalm 5:2 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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\u201cHow awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth!\u201d<\/i> (Psalm 47:2 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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\u201cFor the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.\u201d<\/i> (Psalm 95:3 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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The great news is that we are able to run to this King in times of trouble as well. He will hear our cry. He rules over the whole earth. He is above all gods. You can believe it. He is the great King!<\/p>\n
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And here\u2019s a little twist, we\u2019ve been rescued and redeemed by the King of kings, Jesus Christ. \u201cFor he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought\u00a0 us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.\u201d <\/i>(Colossians 1:13-14 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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Today, let\u2019s rejoice in our King. For what He has done and for what He will do. We can join the crowd on the day of Jesus\u2019 triumphal entry by saying, \u201cBlessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!\u201d<\/i> (Luke 19:38 \u2013 NIV) Jesus is our King, that is His Name.<\/p>\n
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Perhaps you haven\u2019t asked King Jesus to sit upon the throne of your heart. If not, why not choose Jesus to be your King today? He is like no earthly king. He is above all gods. He will hear your cry. You will never know a better King.<\/p>\n
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I pray that as you read these words today, you know who the King of your life is. I also pray that you will honor your King by walking in the ways of the Lord. He is our King!<\/p>\n
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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n
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Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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