1st Samuel 28:3. “Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city.”
SAMUEL WAS DEAD. He was an answer to prayer at the beginning of life – He had a mother who prayed with sincere and true faith – She knew the nation was in seriously deep strait – Desperately in need of a time of God’s grace.,
God answered precisely with a boy she named “Samuel” – A lifetime reminder that “God heard” and answered prayer. Judging the nation with faith, he was truly a channel – Whenever God spoke His servant, Samuel was there.
When that kind of life is over all feel the loss – Spiritual men have more power than a king. With prayers of intercession, they willingly pay the cost Of being hated by others when bad news they must bring.
We dare not be silent when speaking for God – He has appointed us for this service to do. People need a voice to speak the truth of God’s Word – They need to remember God takes count of them too.
When such a voice is silenced from among us by death – May we all be ready personally to hear What God says to me, I can be sure what is said – Is His truth when “Thus said the Lord” is there.
“Heavenly Father, looking back over my life, I wonder what really will be remembered and what will have been effective during the years of my life. The best that I can expect is that You will believe my life was worth the living. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”