1 Samuel 28:1-29:11; Isaiah 66:1-24; Romans 8:18-39
Here I am: witness against me before the Lord. 1 Samuel 12:3
While the Israelites were rejoicing in their victory over the Ammonites, the prophet Samuel challenged them to witness against him. Had covetousness, self-interest, impartiality, or injustice ever clouded his judgments? Only a righteous man could make such a claim and Samuel was that man. Everyone agreed that he had been an honest judge and a selfless leader that had not oppressed anyone. Our autumn years will be most enjoyable when we look back and see our path did not stray from the way of holiness and that the next generation is following along in our steps. —W. A. H.
Blessed is the man who makes the word of God his constant guide;
There learns the path his Savior trod, nor turns his step aside. —H. Auber