1 Sam. 7 [The Message]

This chapter says all Israel was sad and begged the Lord for help. It was no doubt brought on by the oppression they were experiencing from the Philistines. Samuel the Prophet responded to their desperation by instructing them to forsake all their idols and evil ways, the things that displeased the Lord greatly. They did, so Samuel got in gear and offered his offering and asked the people to fast unto the Lord. The impact one man had on and entire nation was profound. His intercession brought a great victory!

When the Philistines saw that Israel was getting serious with God, they moved to attack. Samuel offered a lamb and cried out to God. Simultaneously, God’s marvelous voice thundered over the enemy such that they panicked, allowing Israel to soundly defeat them. Samuel set up a commemorative marker stone and called it “Ebenezer,” which means “This is where the Lord has certainly helped us.”

What will it take for our nation to spiritually wake up and seek the Lord? Regardless, God can save us from ANYTHING or ANYBODY! We need a revival like this.