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Young People of Scripture
Samuel
“Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a child, girded with a linen ephod … . And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favor both with the Lord, and also with men … . And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel … knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the Lord” (1 Samuel 2:18, 26; 3:19-20).
Samuel is an outstanding example of a man of faith and courage in the Old Testament. However, it is important to keep in mind that it began when he was a young boy. In 1 Samuel chapter 2 we read of the call of the Lord and Samuel’s open ear and obedient attitude. He also had a willingness to serve in the temple under the direction of Eli the priest. As a result, he was raised up to be a great prophet and judge and a tremendous blessing to God’s people all through his life.
If we are going to be used of the Lord, it starts with the little things. “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much” (Luke 16:10). It also starts with a willingness to listen to and obey God’s Word. We don’t have to wait until we are older to “minister before the Lord.” Let’s learn to serve Him in the days of our youth.
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