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Four Essentials to Finishing Strong
Samuel was not a perfect man but he consistently lived a life of integrity, conviction and faithfulness. His ability to persevere and endure resulted from his reliance and deep connection to God. Samuel constantly sought the Lord and his will, refusing to capitulate to the culture of his day and God in turn graciously sustained and filled Samuel with power. His life was one of consistent obedience, service, love and fear of the Lord. Samuel ran the race and finished strong – a good and faithful servant indeed!
Four Warning Signs of Compromise P2
Warning signs indicate impending danger, and give us an opportunity to react, steer clear and avoid harm. God had sent numerous ‘warning signs’ to the Israelites, but they foolishly ignored them. Their disregard for God and his counsel led to disobedience, sin and even death. Israel chose worldliness over the wisdom of God with disastrous results. The message is clear – when we choose God’s wisdom, we choose the path of blessing.
Four Warning Signs of Compromise
Warning signs indicate impending danger, and give us an opportunity to react, steer clear and avoid harm. God had sent numerous ‘warning signs’ to the Israelites, but they foolishly ignored them. Their disregard for God and his counsel led to disobedience, sin and even death. Israel chose worldliness over the wisdom of God with disastrous results. The message is clear – when we choose God’s wisdom, we choose the path of blessing.
Christ is the Answer!
The theme throughout the old testament is that of the coming Messiah. We learn in today’s passage that Jesus – the Messiah – came not to negate the law, but instead, as the fulfillment of all the law and the prophets. He is the true Messiah for whom the people had long-awaited. Jesus came to rescue us from the penalty of sin and provide us with the true righteousness that leads to everlasting life, something we could never attain on our own but is only available by grace through faith. Christ is the “yes’ answer to all the promises of God!
We Must Return! P2
Severe consequences resulted when God’s people wandered away in disobedience. In today’s text we see that compromise ultimately led to disaster for the Israelites and separated them from the Lord’s presence. Samuel calls upon the people to urgently repent and pray, turn from their sin and return to the Lord and he will deliver them. When we remove the idols from our life and seek the Lord with repentant, wholly devoted hearts, our good and faithful Father responds with mercy and love!
We Must Return!
Severe consequences resulted when God’s people wandered away in disobedience. In today’s text we see that compromise ultimately led to disaster for the Israelites and separated them from the Lord’s presence. Samuel calls upon the people to urgently repent and pray, turn from their sin and return to the Lord and he will deliver them. When we remove the idols from our life and seek the Lord with repentant, wholly devoted hearts, our good and faithful Father responds with mercy and love!
