Canadians know what it's like to weather political change - we've just come through a federal election! Similarly, 'in the days when the judges ruled', there was a growing dissatisfaction with the status quo. Those in leadership began asserting their demand for kingship. Were they right in demanding a king? What did Samuel think of it? More importantly, what was the LORD's viewpoint? Someone has wisely said, "Be careful what you ask for'. What are we asking for?