Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
July 22nd 2022

A Walk with God: Lessons from Prophet Samuel (I)

That which we have seen and heard declare unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. I John 1:3

Bible Reading: I Samuel 3

Hannah fulfilled her vow before God after she weaned Samuel. She returned him to God and Samuel started a journey in Shiloh that ultimately positioned him to be a prophet in the land of Israel. Samuel’s ministry was summarized thus: “And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground” (I Samuel 3:19). A sign that a prophet is genuinely sent by God is when his/her prophetic declaration come to pass (Deut. 18:22); because when such word come to pass, it means that God’s undeniable presence of God is with such a prophet. For Prophet Samuel, God’s Presence was evident in his life; he walked with God, heard from God, and spoke with and for God. He had compassion for the people of Israel, including king Saul; he neither entertained ungodliness nor partook there in, and he stayed with God to learn.

The life of Prophet Samuel is fascinating when deeply examined because he was raised amidst bad examples yet he turned out good. Prophet Samuel lived with Hophni and Phineas that would have influenced him negatively; men who did not know God (I Samuel 2:12). In fact, he was trained under prophet Eli who had lost his spiritual savor, authority, sensitivity and position at some point (I Samuel 3). Yet, Samuel humbled even when he knew his master’s fate. He abided with God, and cultivated a dynamic relationship, fellowship and communion with God.

Dear friends, if we want to be in tune with God in this generation, we must be ready to walk alone with God, and refuse to compromise regardless of what’s going on around. Our allegiance will be tested by cares of life, situations, people and the world system, yet we must stand for Jesus Christ.

Self-Reflection: Anyone who want to be in tune with God in this generation must be ready to walk alone with God

Daily Confession: Lord help me to walk with You wholeheartedly and shun the world and its ways.

Intercessory prayer: Lord strengthen those who are being persecuted because of their faith in You in Jesus name, amen.

Hymn: I surrender all

I surrender all

Unto Jesus

Christ my Saviour

I surrender all