In His Image Ministries

Wednesday September 20 Bible Reading:     1 Sam. 3: 1 - 14 Topic:                  Speak Lord For Your Servant Hears Our Heavenly Father has different ways of speaking to His children - through dreams, Scriptures, prophecies e.t.c. During the time of Eli, the Word of the Lord became rare and revelations scarce. Eli and his sons had blocked the channel of communication by their sins. You too can block God's presence in your Church and fellowships by your sins. God, Who is not a respecter of persons found for Himself a person who would hear Him and do His Will. He was the small boy Samuel. Our reading today tells us how God called him. When God first called, he did not understand who was calling and went to Eli. This happened three times until he was guided by Eli and the Word of God came. Proper discipleship of our young converts is...

Tuesday September 19 Bible Reading:     1 Sam. 2: 27 - 36 Topic:                  God's Honour God has many principles that guide His relationship with His children. One such principle is found in v. 30: God honours those that honour Him. Eli and his sons dishonoured God in their sanctuary services. First, his sons slept with women who served at the entrance of the Sanctuary Second they scorned God's offering and sacrifices by taking the choicest part for themselves Third, Eli could not restrain his sons even though he knew about their sins. He honoured them above God. On account of their sins, God's anger was aroused and He sent His messenger to pronounce His judgement on them. They all will die young leaving an old man in the house, they would no longer serve on the Altar; the two sons Hophini and Phinehas would die in one day. A...

Monday September 18 Bible Reading:     1 Sam 2: 18 - 26 Topic:                  Early In The Lord Samuel's story and the experience of the sons of Eli show the importance of beginning early to train our children in the Lord. Here we see the boy Samuel ministering before the Lord (v. 18). His parents visited him yearly and his mother made robes for him. Though it is important for parents and guardians to provide all material needs, healthcare and education, it is more important to train up our children in the ways of the Lord. God was with Samuel from a very early age, which is why Samuel succeeded in Israel as a Priest, Judge and Prophet. God blessed Hannah with five more children because she loaned Samuel to Him (vs. 20 - 21). God always out-gives us, try Him! As Samuel grew, attracting favour from God and man, Eli's children were u...

Monday September 11 Bible Reading:     1 Sam. 1: 1 - 11 Topic:                  Hannah Arose And Prayed To God Hannah, the wife of Elkanah had no children, because God had closed her womb. This sounds strange but sometimes God allows unexplainable situations in peoples' lives for reasons best known to Him and for His Glory ultimately. However, Elkanah had another wife called Peninnah who bore him children. She used to provoke Hannah to make her miserable because of her barrenness (Note: In the Creation Mandate, God does not permit polygamy - Gen. 2: 24; Matt. 19: 1 - 12) Hannah therefore found herself in a troubled home. Are you in a troubled home, or experiencing any barrenness? Be rest assured that Jesus, our burden Bearer will still the storm. God closed Hannah's womb; Elkanah and his entire family used to go to Shiloh yearly for worship...