Reading
SAA Notes
The thing about the calves is that the cows acted against their nature and left their calves. This was a testimony to the Philistines that the Lord is God – God in Philistia too. He is no regional god. Samuel calls Israel to repentance. The heart of repentance is seen in verse 7:3.
SJA Notes
* Holy and Righteous God, when we are afraid we put our trust in You. In You our God, whose word we praise. In You our God we trust, we shall not be afraid – What can flesh do to me?
“Why should you harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened their hearts?”
It is good to read these words from the lips of unbelievers – words that reflect the reality of who God is.
The Philistine priests (to false gods) and diviners tell the rulers to give glory to the God of Israel!
They call the rulers to hearken back to generations earlier when God wrought such a mighty act in bringing His people out of Egypt.
Out of the mouths of unbelievers comes such truth!
May our own words, our thoughts and deeds, always reflect the glory of our God – For while unbelievers can acknowledge the truth of their Creator – We are His people!
We would be poor believers indeed if we were not pursuing Him and His holiness.
* Dear God Above,
You are holy, You have done marvellous and mighty things.
Your strong arm is evident throughout history.
Please mark us as a faithful people standing in Your faithfulness.
A merciful and gracious people living out Your mercy and Your grace to us.
A loving people – For You are a loving and caring God.
Thank You Lord!
Amen.