The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 97: Samuel's Prophecy (2025)
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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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Hearing God's Voice
- Place yourself in God's presence to hear Him better, like Samuel did by sleeping near the Ark.
- Eliminate excess noise and position yourself where you're called to be.
God is Not a Weapon
- The Israelites treated the Ark of the Covenant like a weapon, not as God's presence.
- God is not a tool to be used; He is God, and He can fight His own battles.
Dagon Falls Before the Ark
- When Philistines placed the Ark in Dagon's temple, Dagon fell, and calamities ensued.
- This demonstrates God's power and ability to defend Himself.