Spiritual Insight:
Bringing punishment to the household of the Eli, the high priest of God in Israel because of his wicked sons, God promised to raise up a faithful priest unto himself (1 Samuel 2:35). And in the midst of this promise God called Samuel who was about to be used to do something awesome in the land of Israel. Naturally, Samuel was concerned... Am I doing the right thing? But God came through in His promises and in His Word. The Bible says in 1 Samuel 3:19,20 Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him and let nothing he said prove false. All Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was a confirmed prophet of the Lord.
What and captivating and compelling verse. The promise of the gospel living in me, as I've given my life, continuing to confirm Himself in my life. Promising that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me!
Application to my life:
I stand amazed of how God takes care of me and my family! Even when I wonder... Am I doing the right thing? As I live my life for Jesus my prayer is for others not to see me just as a preacher / pastor, but as a man totally committed to God, trusting in Him when I fail to understand. I want the city of Hughes Springs to see God in me and confirm that He is real!
Prayer
Everyone needs compassion, Love that’s never failing, Let mercy fall on me, Everyone needs forgiveness, The kindness of a Saviour, The hope of nations
So take me as you find me, All my fears and failures, I give my life to follow, Everything I believe in, Now I surrender
Savior, YOU can move the mountains, my God you're mighty to save! You are mighty to save!
Forever, Author of salvation, YOU rose and conquered the grave, Jesus you conquered the grave! I live to serve you! Let others see Jesus in my life. In His name I pray... Amen.
