Today's Passage: I Samuel 3-4
The two passages of Scripture we have here today are a continuation of the story in chapters 1-2. Brett mentioned that the two sons of Eli (Hophni and Phinehas) had not chosen to do the right thing, and thus had it coming for them. We read today that these two sons were killed in battle just as it was foretold that they would both die on the same die.
Prior to this happening though, we see God working in the life of Samuel. I have to admit, that while reading today's passage, my attention was drawn to Eli. Here is an elderly man who was a follower of God and he is assisting in God's calling of Samuel. Meanwhile, his own two sons are off doing their own thing, even though Eli had entrusted to them the things of God. So, while there are some issues with the sons of Eli, the passage is increasingly highlighting the fact that Samuel grew in favor and stature with God. This is a man who will be used much more at a later time.
Eli was probably a man of great compassion, yet a strong sense of fear for the Lord. We read in 4:13; that Eli is very worried about the ark of the covenant. He is so much so that even when the man from the battle came to report to him that his two sons had died, it was not until he heard the news about the ark of the covenant being stolen that he fell down and died!
I have to step back and look at my priorities sometimes. Am I so engulfed in the day to day and the things of this world? Or am I serious about the lives of those who do not know Christ. This may seem out of nowhere, but have a look again and Eli's priorities! Where are your priorities today? Are you helping others seek the Lord as Eli did with Samuel?
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