READ: 1 SAMUEL 25:1
“And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were
gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And
David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran.” (1 Samuel 25:1).
When some people die, there is celebration because that is minus one trouble maker. The exit of transfer of some pastors equally makes a great number of congregation to celebrate. It is obvious such have been wicked leaders. If you travel and nobody notices you, it is a proof that nobody will miss you when you die. If you are using your position, power and resources to terrorize or oppress others, you can be sure your demise will be celebrated. If you have been leading a revolt or spear-heading gossip, backbiting and rumour peddling in a church, your exit will bring great respite to that church. It will be celebrated. Are you an unwanted neighbour? “And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like to Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face” (Deuteronomy 34:10).
In Deuteronomy 34:5-8, when Moses died, the people mourned him for thirty days. Why? According to the above passage, the vacuum he left behind was difficult to fill. He had touched so many lives to a point that only God and His angels conducted his burial ceremony. If some of the Israelites had seen his corpse, it would have become another idol. When great men die, people always mourn because the vacuum they leave behind is difficult to fill. You have a short time to stay on earth. If you cannot positively touch lives now, when would you ever touch lives?
To David, the demise of Samuel was a monumental loss. Besides God, his great supporter and vessel used in lifting him from the miry clay upon the Solid Rock, had gone. After his burial, David left because there was no use crying over split milk. Some people pray for the dead. It is already late. Any prayer you want to pray for your loved ones, do so now that they are alive. The exit of Samuel began a new chapter in the life of David. He had to move forward. Have you lost a beloved one and you are still grieving? Take heart, dry your tears and move forward. If you are always looking behind (the past), you will stumble as you head for the future. Resolve to make your life a blessing today.
When some people die, there is celebration because that is minus one trouble maker. The exit of transfer of some pastors equally makes a great number of congregation to celebrate. It is obvious such have been wicked leaders. If you travel and nobody notices you, it is a proof that nobody will miss you when you die. If you are using your position, power and resources to terrorize or oppress others, you can be sure your demise will be celebrated. If you have been leading a revolt or spear-heading gossip, backbiting and rumour peddling in a church, your exit will bring great respite to that church. It will be celebrated. Are you an unwanted neighbour? “And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like to Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face” (Deuteronomy 34:10).
In Deuteronomy 34:5-8, when Moses died, the people mourned him for thirty days. Why? According to the above passage, the vacuum he left behind was difficult to fill. He had touched so many lives to a point that only God and His angels conducted his burial ceremony. If some of the Israelites had seen his corpse, it would have become another idol. When great men die, people always mourn because the vacuum they leave behind is difficult to fill. You have a short time to stay on earth. If you cannot positively touch lives now, when would you ever touch lives?
To David, the demise of Samuel was a monumental loss. Besides God, his great supporter and vessel used in lifting him from the miry clay upon the Solid Rock, had gone. After his burial, David left because there was no use crying over split milk. Some people pray for the dead. It is already late. Any prayer you want to pray for your loved ones, do so now that they are alive. The exit of Samuel began a new chapter in the life of David. He had to move forward. Have you lost a beloved one and you are still grieving? Take heart, dry your tears and move forward. If you are always looking behind (the past), you will stumble as you head for the future. Resolve to make your life a blessing today.
MEMORIZE:
DEUTERONOMY 34:10 –And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like to Moses,
whom the LORD knew face to face.
