The conflicts we have when we are young are historic answers



1 Samuel 3:1-18 The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" Then Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." (10)



♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #368 Heart Longings (#486 in previous version)



 All we have to do is establish one habit because we’ve already received salvation. Samuel heard God’s voice when he was young as he slept next to the Ark of the Covenant. The Remnants must have one or two hours of free time. They can exercise and listen to the Word and pray during that time. The most important thing to do at that time is pray. They will discover three things at that time.



1. Family problems are not problems
 Hannah had a great number of problems (1 Samuel 1:1-18). But Hannah restored prayer in her life, and discovered the meaning of the word ‘Nazirite’ (1 Samuel 1:9-11). Nazirites refer to people who’ve been set aside for holiness. What would have happened if Hannah got discouraged and lost hold of prayer? She would have lost out on very important answers. The prayers that Hannah gave when she understood God’s plan and held onto the covenant were answered quickly. She had a son and named him Samuel. Hannah offered Samuel to the Lord as soon as he was weaned, and he became a Nazirite who served the Lord his whole life.





2. Historic answers will come
 The Remnants will not get discouraged when they face problems but receive answers instead if they go out into the world with a sense of leisure. The world is filled with problems, and the people who can’t see those problems are the foolish ones. Those who see these problems and view them as problems have already failed. People who pray will see these problems and receive answers. Those who enjoy leisure through prayer will not see problems as problems, but wait for answers before God. God will give them a historic message at that time. Samuel heard God’s voice. The Lord was with Samuel and none of his words fell to the ground (1 Samuel 3:19). This means that all of Samuel’s prayers were answered.




3. They will make historic resolutions
 Samuel made a resolution regarding the Philistines. Resolutions must be made on a fundamental level. Strength was needed to defeat the Philistines and Samuel told David to prepare that strength. David boldly faced and defeated the Philistine giant Goliath when he appeared. An even greater problem than the Philistines was Israel. Samuel had the Israelites get rid of their idols and come before God. Our Remnants must make a resolution to do world missions. If they do, their hardships will become platforms, and they will come to enjoy peace in the midst of prayer.




● Forum Topic - What are the historic answers that have come upon us; what kind of resolutions must we make?




Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 185 / 2009.06.13