“Meanwhile, the boy Samuel served the LORD by assisting Eli. Now in those days messages from the LORD were very rare, and visions were quite uncommon.” 1 Samuel 3:1
The scriptures every now and then allows us to know what God requires from us. Imagine we had no access to print or a form of audible quotations of biblical verses to fathom what perspectives God had, to shape our minds. Often it would be left to a broken or seared conscience, one corrupted or suppressed by life’s pressure- where there could be a sense of rightness but at the same time faint, with an unclarity of the practical usefulness. Yes, as one would say, be kind but why to a stranger? or on human life as precious but so are animals’- so what priority to each? Neither quite here nor there, or firm nor feeble- just a floating consciousness as required to buttress a view. God helps us with concreteness- God is good and His mercies endures. And within us is the grace to help others and to know His grace if we err. So the word of God is available for today and crucial. But again there are dimensions. Knowing God will guide you, is different to when He says turn left or right per time.
May those who confide in Him find respite for their hungry soul. Amen.
God bless.
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
