DCLM Sincere Milk 28 February 2023 — Bible kids Samuel
DCLM Sincere Milk 28 February 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Bible kids Samuel
TOPIC: Bible kids Samuel
KEY VERSE:
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.” 1Samuel 1:20
TEXT:
1 Samuel 1:20-28 20. Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.
21. And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.
22. But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD, and there abide for ever.
23. And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only the LORD establish his word. So the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him.
24. And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young.
25. And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
26. And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.
27. For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
28. Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.
MESSAGE
Samuel was born into the Levite family called Kohath. He was one of the few Biblical characters to have a detailed story of his birth. His story in the Bible began with his mother praying to God for a child because she was barren. The Lord heard her prayers and she became pregnant. She named the baby Samuel which means “the Lord hears.” When Samuel was weaned, Hannah took him to the temple of God at Shiloh to be under the care and training of Eli the priest. In addition to teaching Samuel about God and His word, Eli gave the child Samuel light duties around the tabernacle such as opening its doors and watching the light.
He was a faithful young servant who enjoyed God’s favour. One night, God called his name and spoke to him directly. What a great privilege. Samuel grew in wisdom and became a prophet, priest and judge. Samuel life reflects- Submission and Saintliness.
An abiding faith in God.
Meekness and lowliness.
Uncompromising stand against worldliness.
Exemplary behaviour.
Love and concern for God’s glory.
Obedience is the best way we can show that we love God. Like Samuel we can remain uncontaminated by the corruption of this world if we place God first in our life.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, make my life an example of faith and obedience to Your word
FURTHER READING:
1SAMUEL 2:18-26
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
