I/II Samuel - Rejected King

(I Sam 8.4)  The elders met with the prophet Samuel and rebuked the old man because of the way his sons behaved.  They declared they wanted a King instead of a prophet or judge to rule over them. "Give us a King to judge us." (8.6) Thus, the Lord gave them what they asked for. But they were also warned that a king would take from them things a prophet would not. (8.11-17)  i.e., taxes on property, land, possessions.  This is what the people wanted instead of someone that would tell them of their sin.  So, Samuel anoints Saul (10.1) although this was not God's perfect will for Israel.

Saul indeed won many victories but with each victory came pride.  At first the people were happy. (10.24)
The prophet, Samuel is still preaching repentance as he emphasizes, "the Lord your God was your King." (12.12)  Plainly, he pointed out who they were rejecting and warning of the consequences that would follow their continued wicked ways. (12.25)
With King Saul's pride comes impatience to listen and wait on the Word of the Lord from the prophet Samuel.  During one campaign against the Amalekites, the old prophet told the King to destroy ALL.  Men, women, children, animals, their king, Agag.  (13.-1-14).
As previously noted, his pride was going to get in the way.  Saul thought he knew best and brought back the "best of the spoils," from this battle.  Samuel calls him on it.  Saul said he only brought back the best sheep for sacrifices! 
Can you believe it? A religious excuse for disobedience! 
Samuel, like a father to a wayward child rebukes this stubbor king and says "the kingdom will be taken from his hands!"  Then names his sin, rebellion!  (15.23) 
Pride, stubborness and rebellion have reaped their consequence.  No more kingdom for the king.
He rejected God, God rejected him.
Just like we rejected the Lord Jesus in sin before He showed mercy by His sacrifice on the cross, burial and resurrection.

Will you reject Him too?