1st Samuel 3
This was a dark time for Israel and Eli. Not only was God not talking to them because of their disobedience, but Eli was going blind. But here now is Samuel, whom God brought up to serve Him. My kids like the way I act out the scene of Samuel running into Eli's room three times and waking him up!
I also point out, that God does speak to us often...in His Word, in prayer, and through other people and events...we just need to be open and receptive.
(v.10) Here we have another theophany since the LORD "stood" and called out to Samuel.
We see further evidence of this when (v.21) says that the Word of the Lord was revealed to Samuel. I then point out John 1:1 to my kids to show them who the Word of the Lord is!
1st Samuel 4
The Israelites made a big mistake here, and it's all because they didn't know God...they trusted in the ark of the covenant more than God Himself. God was not with them because they were not following Him...the ark that used to be a symbol of God's love for Israel, was reduced to an ineffective box.
This was a tragic time for Israel...they lost many men in battle, Eli's sons were killed, but most of all, the ark of the covenant was taken. To Eli's credit, he reacted to the loss of the ark instead of the loss of his sons...perhaps he finally put God ahead of his sons?
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