The Lord was with Samuel and let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the Lord. 1 Samuel 3:19-20
What a blessing God had given His people in Samuel. Before Samuel, there were very few men who faithfully taught God’s Word. Scripture says that “the Lord was with [Samuel] and let none of his words fall to the ground.” (1 Samuel 3:19) God spoke to Samuel, and Samuel spoke God’s words to the people.
God tells ministers, “He who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully.” (Jeremiah 23:28) God doesn’t want ministers preaching and teaching what they think. God wants ministers to preach and teach what He says in the Bible; no more and no less. As Paul told Timothy, “Preach the Word!” (2 Timothy 4:2)
Paul told the Corinthians, “I did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified… that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 5) Paul didn’t try to impress his hearers with how smart he was or how well he could speak. Paul preached and taught God’s Word. Paul wanted his hearers to place their faith in God’s Word alone. He wanted them to trust in Jesus Christ alone, who sacrificed His life on the cross for their forgiveness and salvation.
Thank You, Lord, for giving us ministers who faithfully preach and teach Your Word!
Preach you the Word and plant it home
To those who like or like it not,
The Word that shall endure and stand
When flow’rs and mortals are forgot.
Preach you the Word and plant it home
And never faint; the Harvest-Lord
Who gave the sower seed to sow
Will watch and tend His planted Word.
Worship Supplement 781:1,5