Friday September 22
Bible Reading: 1 Sam 3: 15 - 21
Topic: Confirmation Of Samuel's
Ministry
Samuel began his ministry
under Eli at the time when the Lord had rejected the ministry of Eli because of
the corrupt practices of his children.
There was scarcity of the
Word of God in Israel and Israel lacked spiritual direction. (1 Sam. 3: 1), God
abandoned the old Prophet Eli, called Samuel into service and used him to
deliver a message of judgment against Eli and his family.
Samuel did what God
commanded him to do and the Bible recorded that "The Lord was with Samuel
as he grew up and He let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel ....
knew that Samuel had been established as a Prophet of the Lord. Then the Lord
appeared again in Shiloh, for the Lord revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by
the Word of the Lord" (1 Sam. 3: 19 - 21)
The Presence of the Lord
confirms the ministry of a man. The Lord restored His Presence, Revelation and
His Word again in Shiloh through Samuel His approved servant.
We should earnestly covet
God's Presence in our lives and ministries.
Prayer
Oh Lord, cleanse me from
every defilement or corruption that can cost me Your Presence, Amen.
Memory Verse 1 Sam. 3: 21
"And the Lord appeared
again in Shiloh: for the Lord revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the Word
of the Lord."
Source:
The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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