March 31

Samuel was rebuked by God, like others, who mourned too long – or possibly he was depressed. Humm… Samuel was hanging out when God spoke and told him to get up and move on! Why are you still in the same place? Let’s get on with things!

Samuel was not only depressed, he was afraid of Saul. Could it have been his depression that weakened his faith? After all, we are talking about the same Samuel who rebuked Saul publicly – several times! Humm…

God in His mercy gives Samuel a plan to help him with his fears and Samuel moves to the next stage of life – one of the last things he will do – anoint the next king. I see myself in this account so much and God is encouraging me to be fearless and do what He says. Don’t look at the circumstances and get depressed! Get going!