“A PROPHET OF THE LORD!”

1 Samuel 3:19-21                                                     (ESV)

“19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.

20 And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established as “A PROPHET OF THE LORD”.

21 And the LORD appeared again at Shiloh, for the LORD revealed HIMSELF to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD.”

Samuel was “A PROPHET OF THE LORD”, not because he was holier than others, not because of his royal blood, not because he was worthy, he was “A PROPHET OF THE LORD” because GOD CHOSE HIM!  He anointed Saul the first king of Israel, then had to tell King Saul that GOD had rejected him (1 Samuel 17-17) as king over Israel.  Samuel then was told by ALMIGHTY GOD that a young shepherd boy would be the next king, something that made absolutely no sense at all!  What kind of person would ALMIGHTY GOD choose to deliver HIS Message to people who were as helpless as little sheep?

The WORD OF THE LORD can come to us in various ways.  GOD uses a donkey to speak to Balaam in Numbers 22!  When HE uses “A PROPHET OF THE LORD”, GOD means to be heard.  We can do whatever we want with the Message, but THE WORD OF THE LORD doesn’t change to meet our wishes, only to accomplish HIS PURPOSE!  

Are we listening to “A PROPHET OF THE LORD”?  Or do we do what is best IN OUR OWN EYES?  As for me and my house, we will listen to “A PROPHET OF THE LORD” for our guidance and direction.