MAY 20, 1 Samuel 12:1-5

Samuel was a faithful judge who served God and his people faithfully. In fact, God named 2 books of the bible after this man - 1st and 2nd Samuel! Why was Samuel a good man?

Samuel ruled Israel at a time before there were kings in Israel. In the absence of kings, Samuel was the most powerful man in Israel. He could have done a lot of things to benefit himself, but he did not. When Saul was made the first king of Israel, Samuel did not fight with him for power and position. The account of him in today’s text is at the end of his life and ministry, and it tells us he was a good man. He asked 5 questions:
1. whose ox have I taken?
2. or whose ass have I taken?
3. or whom have I defrauded?
4. whom have I oppressed?
5. or of whose hand have I received any bribe
to blind mine eyes therewith?

The answer to all these questions is obvious – Samuel has cheated no one and has been a good man. He kept his promise to be a faithful and good servant of the Lord.

Dear child, continue to persevere in being a faithful and good child for the Lord, and slowly He will help you grow the virtue of goodness. break the CODE and read the message:

Thought: I must obey God’s laws.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to abide in You. I know it is not easy but please give me the grace to improve bit by bit, on a daily basis. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.