'The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground...The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word. And Samuel's word came to all Israel.' (1 Sam 3: 19,21)
Words come and go. Most disappear into the air. Most have little or no substance; nothing memorable, insightful or useful to commend them. This was not the case for Samuel. None of his words melted into the air like vapor. None of them fell to the ground with a thud - dead and lifeless. Instead, Samuel's words 'came to all Israel.' As Samuel spoke, so God spoke. The God who revealed himself to Samuel through his word was now revealed to all Israel through the words of this boy-prophet. Not one frivolous or wasted word was spoken by Samuel.
Prayer
I like to speak - a lot! I like the beauty of words - the passion, ideas, convictions and images they can convey. But words, even beautiful words, can be empty and devoid of any real life. May my words Lord reflect your living Word - that Word that brings life and meaning - Words that never fall to the ground wasted.
Prayer: 'Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.' (Ps19:14.)
May the Lord bless you. BH.
Posted by: BarrieH | May 10, 2006 at 03:54 PM