The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025)
Apr 7, 2025
Fr. Mike delves into Samuel's powerful calling and the disastrous capture of the Ark by the Philistines. The loss of the Ark marks a profound moment for Israel, symbolized by the birth of Ichabod, highlighting the absence of divine presence. Panic ensues in Ekron as they confront the ark's arrival, revealing the fear of God's might. Amid the turmoil, Psalm 150 prompts a powerful shift toward celebration and worship, contrasting true faith with the Israelites' past missteps.
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- Samuel's readiness to hear God's call exemplifies the importance of positioning oneself in a spiritually conducive environment for divine communication.
- The Israelites' misuse of the Ark of the Covenant as a weapon underlines the critical lesson that God cannot be manipulated or controlled by human tactics.
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The Calling of Samuel
The narrative highlights the significance of God's call to Samuel during a time when divine communication was rare. Samuel, positioned near the Ark of the Covenant, exemplifies a readiness to hear God by placing himself in a spiritually conducive environment. Each time the Lord calls, he responds by going to Eli, misunderstanding the source of the voice until Eli instructs him to respond with, 'Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.' This initiation of communication marks a pivotal moment, as it sets Samuel on a path to become a recognized prophet of the Lord.
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