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Bob Hoekstra
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November 9
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<h1>David and Samuel—by Faith</h1>
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<div class="block"><i><b>Time</b> would <b>fail</b> me to tell…<b>also</b> of <b>David</b> and <b>Samuel</b>.</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Hbr', 11, '32-32');">Hebrews 11:32b</a>)</div>
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<p>Our divinely inspired author sensed that time was running out to elaborate upon the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah. He also recorded that time was not sufficient to include specific testimony about the <b>faith</b> of <b>David and Samuel</b>. This is surprising, since they would be viewed by many as likely candidates for extensive consideration.</p>
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<p><b>David</b> was such a notable man of faith. He faced the giant Goliath by faith. <i>"Then David said to the Philistine, 'You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the <b>name</b> of the <b>LORD</b> of hosts'"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('1Sa', 17, '45-45');">1 Samuel 17:45</a>). When Saul wanted to destroy him, David entrusted the King into the hands of the Lord. <i>"<b>Let</b> the <b>LORD judge</b> between <b>you</b> and <b>me</b>, and <b>let</b> the <b>LORD avenge</b> me on you. <b>But my hand</b> shall <b>not</b> be against you"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('1Sa', 24, '12-12');">1 Samuel 24:12</a>). He confidently confessed the Lord as his strength, his joy, and his comprehensive salvation. <i>"The <b>LORD</b> is <b>my strength</b> and <b>song</b>, and <b>He</b> has become <b>my salvation</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Psa', 118, '14-14');">Psalm 118:14</a>). He also turned to the Lord at the lowest spiritual point in his life (after he sinned tragically in adultery and murder). In humble dependence he cried, <i>"Have <b>mercy</b> upon me, O God, according to Your <b>lovingkindness</b>; according to the <b>multitude</b> of Your <b>tender mercies</b>, <b>blot out</b> my <b>transgressions</b>. <b>Wash</b> me thoroughly from my <b>iniquity</b>, and <b>cleanse</b> me from my <b>sin</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Psa', 51, '1-2');">Psalm 51:1-2</a>).</p>
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<p><b>Samuel</b> was another notable man of faith. He began to trust in the Lord as a young boy. <i>"Then the <b>LORD</b> came and stood and <b>called</b> as at other times, 'Samuel! Samuel!' And Samuel answered, 'Speak, for <b>Your servant</b> hears'"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('1Sa', 3, '10-10');">1 Samuel 3:10</a>). Then, he grew spiritually and faithfully served the Lord throughout the nation of Israel. <i>"So Samuel grew, and the <b>LORD</b> was <b>with him</b> and let <b>none</b> of his words <b>fall</b> to the ground. And <b>all Israel</b> from Dan to Beersheba <b>knew</b> that <b>Samuel</b> had been <b>established</b> as a prophet of the LORD"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('1Sa', 3, '19-20');">1 Samuel 3:19-20</a>). Also, he courageously rebuked King Saul for not fully carrying out God's instructions to destroy the Amalekites. <i>"<b>Because</b> you have <b>rejected</b> the <b>word</b> of the <b>LORD</b>, He also has <b>rejected you</b> from being <b>king</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('1Sa', 15, '23-23');">1 Samuel 15:23</a>).</p>
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<p>David and Samuel were outstanding servants of the Lord. However, the noteworthy distinctive in their lives was the <b>same</b> spiritual distinctive that caused some men of lesser renown to be listed here as well…<b>faith</b>. <i>"For the <b>time</b> would <b>fail</b> me to tell of <b>Gideon</b> and <b>Barak</b> and <b>Samson</b> and <b>Jephthah</b>"</i> (<a onClick="return mV('Hbr', 11, '32-32');">Hebrews 11:32a</a>).</p>
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<div class="dbdbg_prayer">Lord God of the "likely servant," in many ways, I can identify with Barak and Jephthah more readily than with David and Samuel. Yet, I am encouraged to see that what pleases You in any person is always the same—faith. Teach me to trust You, Lord.</div>
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