Samuel served as the last judge for Israel. He was also
a prophet, a man of faith and loyalty who founded the first school for young prophets
and preacher boys. He led his people through a transition from a theocracy rule
to a monarchy rule because the people demanded a king. Samuel anointed Saul and
David, Israel’s first two kings.
In 1
Samuel 8:7 God directed Samuel to comply with the people’s demands. These are
God’s words to Samuel: “Listen to what the people are saying; it is not you
they have rejected. They have rejected me as their king.” Samuel was respected
by the people because he was a man of character. Still they were determined to
have a king.
Faith
requires action, and action based on strong moral character is sustained by
faith. Samuel, as a man of faith, remained true to his word and commitments. He
never looked for special favors because that would have diminished his
self-respect. His life was an open book. Samuel could be a mentor for each of
us to follow.
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