Godly Influences
We decided that, for a young man, Samuel's circumstances were far from easy (with the "ugly sons" of Eli doing their thing around him). And the godly influences on his young life (before he actually personally knew God) were Hannah (once-a-year visits, but mum's prayers too), and dad Elkanah (quite a faithful guy!), God (already working, and certainly protecting Samuel), and also Eli.
Interesting, that last one. Eli was God's priest, but we know what God thought of him (1Sam2:27-36). And yet nevertheless he was still a godly influence on Samuel.
The take-home point for me was that someone who might even occupy a significant position in God's order (in the church, maybe our pastor!) yet be far from what they should be in terms of holiness, can still be a godly instrument and influence.
Not excusing Eli & his kind, simply acknowledging that it happens!
# posted by geoff @ 5:26 pm
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