Samuel was the last of the judges and the first in a special era of prophets.
God mentions him alongside Moses (one of the greatest characters in the Old Testament) in Jeremiah 15:1
'Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.'
He is also mentioned in Hebrews 11:32 as one of the examples of faith, alongside David.
Rev Ken Elliott looks at the prophetic ministry of Samuel under three main headings:
1. The Authentication Of His Ministry By God (v19)
2. The Recognition Of His Ministry By The People (v20)
3. The Declaration Of It (v21)
As regards the third point-if we go back to 1st Samuel 3:1 we read-
'....And the Word of the LORD was precious in those days;there was no open vision.'
In other words, there was no open Word from the Lord, there was no public ministry as such, or very little. There was no-one called to preach the Word to the nation.
It is solemn when God withdraws.
But now this all changes. And although it isn`t stated directly, or declared openly that a change has come, it is indicated by the words of verse 21-
' And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.'
What a moment! The Lord appeared again in Shiloh! What a day that was for the people!
There are great lessons to be learned in this passage especially for the Church.
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“ Great Sermon! ” Dear Pastor, Thank you for your wonderful, prophetic, timely message. I am a missionary in Nigeria. There is a level of revival here. The condition necessary is for the people of God to humble and pray. The evil spirit of religion is the no one enemy and needs a focused spiritual warfare. I pray that God will bless you, your family and church. Ps 138:8. In Christ alone, Lia Leigh.
