18 So Samuel told him everything, hiding nothing fromhim. Then Eli said, "He is the LORD; let him do what isgood in his eyes." - P142
19 The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he letnone of Samuel‘s words fall to the ground.
19 As Samuel grew up, the LORD was with him, and everything Samuel said provedto be reliable. - P143
20 And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba recognized thatSamuel was attested as a prophet of the LORD.
20 And all Israel, from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, knew that Samuelwas confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. - P143
21 The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, and therehe revealed himself to Samuel through his word.
21 The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh and gave messages to Samuel there atthe Tabernacle. - P143
Samuel is afraid to tell Eli the vision, but Eli tells him not to hide anything thatGod told him. So Samuel tells Eli everything, and Eli accepts the Lord‘s words.
- P143
The Lord is with Samuel as he grows up and lets none of Samuel‘s words fallto the ground. All of Israel recognizes Samuel as a prophet of the Lord. - P143
God is with Samuel as he grows and becomes established as a prophetof the Lord. He becomes the mouthpiece of God for the people of God.
- P144
Scripture highlights that Samuel‘s words do not "fall to the ground."
- P144
The Lord makes sure that all His words spoken through Samuel willcome to pass. God‘s Word is trustworthy because He is trustworthyand true. - P144
His Word is the foundation of the church and the mediumthrough which the nations will hear the saving gospel of Christ. - P144
Ourroles and activities in life and ministry do have their importance, butwhat is most crucial is whether our lives conform to Scripture and flowout of a vibrant relationship with God. - P144
Faithful God, Your Word is truth, and Your Word does not return to You empty.
All things will fade away, but Your Word will endure forever. - P144
May my mind, heart, mouth, and life
be shaped by Your precious words. In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P144
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