God over world

^17-18 Samuel called the people to assemble before God at Mizpah. He addressed the children of Israel, “This is God’s personal message to you:

^18-19 “I brought Israel up out of Egypt. I delivered you from Egyptian oppression—yes, from all the bullying governments that made your life miserable. And now you want nothing to do with your God, the very God who has a history of getting you out of troubles of all sorts.
“And now you say, ‘No! We want a king; give us a king!’
“Well, if that’s what you want, that’s what you’ll get! Present yourselves formally before God, ranked in tribes and families.”
^20-21 After Samuel got all the tribes of Israel lined up, the Benjamin tribe was picked. Then he lined up the Benjamin tribe in family groups, and the family of Matri was picked. The family of Matri took its place in the lineup, and the name Saul, son of Kish, was picked. But when they went looking for him, he was nowhere to be found.

I think it is interesting to note that God never intended for us to have worldly kings but to have God as the only King. With that note, the people wanted a king. They really wanted a king to govern them and ward off Israel's enemies. It is like a father saying: "son, i love you, even though i know that is not good for you, i will support you" Which father would do that. Which father would have enough grace and mercy to do that? Most fathers would just blow up and unleash their anger upon their kid. But God, He did not. He still gave what people wanted, a king. The people of Israel rejected spritual authroity for worldly authority. 
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE DONE THAT?
Giving up the things of God for the things of the world?