1 Samuel 1-3
Chapter 1 is a beautiful example of something special we can give our children. I think it's important for us to give our children to the Lord. I mean that in a figurative way. Just to realize that our children are not our own, and are a gift from God. It is also placing our trust in God to take care of them. I'll be the first to admit, that's hard at times. Many times my wife needs to remind me to trust God's protection in their lives.
Chapter 2 is a sad statement of Eli not passing on God's word to his children. For whatever reason, his children ended up being corrupt. Eli sat passively and allowed them to do it. When he confronted his sons, there was no consequence given for their behavior.
Chapter 3 is one of those life-changing chapters for me. Many years ago, I told God the very same words Samuel said. I told God, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." It totally changed my life. These few words also made a huge impact on Samuel's life. As we'll read, he truly was a servant of God.
Chapter 1 is a beautiful example of something special we can give our children. I think it's important for us to give our children to the Lord. I mean that in a figurative way. Just to realize that our children are not our own, and are a gift from God. It is also placing our trust in God to take care of them. I'll be the first to admit, that's hard at times. Many times my wife needs to remind me to trust God's protection in their lives.
Chapter 2 is a sad statement of Eli not passing on God's word to his children. For whatever reason, his children ended up being corrupt. Eli sat passively and allowed them to do it. When he confronted his sons, there was no consequence given for their behavior.
Chapter 3 is one of those life-changing chapters for me. Many years ago, I told God the very same words Samuel said. I told God, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." It totally changed my life. These few words also made a huge impact on Samuel's life. As we'll read, he truly was a servant of God.