In His Image Ministries

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...