In His Image Ministries

Saturday September 23 Bible Reading:     1 Sam 4: 1 - 11 Topic:                  Beware Of Reprisal Attacks We should be especially vigilant because we are most vulnerable when we have experienced major spiritual and physical breakthroughs. The enemy may launch a reprisal attack since we may let our spiritual guard down at such times. Just as Israel was celebrating the return of the Presence of God, the restoration of the revelation of God's Word and Life in their midst, their arch enemies, the Philistines attacked them. Israel suffered a heavy loss with 4, 000 soldiers killed. The Philistines initiated the aggression in this context in order to disrupt the unification of Israel. To worsen matters, Israel in a bid to reverse their losses engaged the corrupt children of Eli who were rejected by God to convey the Ark of God from Shiloh to the...

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...