Why Is Samuel Crying

In 1 Sam 15.11, this morning - "I am sorry that I ever made Saul king, for he has not been loyal to me and has refused to obey my command." Samuel was so deeply moved when he heard this that he cried out to the Lord all night."

I'm wondering why Samuel was so impacted by God's statement. Because he had appointed Saul? He understood what it would mean for the nation? It wad what he had expected and warned about? Whatever the reason he was so deeply moved that he cried out to the Lord all night. (We wish the author had explained THAT as well). The upshot of a night spent crying out to God is that Samuel goes and explains to Saul that God has effectively removed him from bring king. Sobering words to a king. Samuel was more concerned with God's glory than he was flattering a king's vanity. Perhaps that is the lesson here.

Prayer - Oh Lord, may I be more concerned for your glory than I am the approbation of man, and may I be obedient to your commands.

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