Connect 1 Samuel 3:19 with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God's guidance. Scripture Focus 1 Samuel 3:19 — “So Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.” Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” A Portrait of Trust: Samuel’s Growing Years • Serving in the tabernacle from childhood, Samuel learned to recognize God’s voice (1 Samuel 3:1-10). • Verse 19 shows the harvest of that surrender: God stayed close, and every prophetic word stood firm. • Samuel relied on revelation, not religious custom or personal opinion—an Old-Testament picture of Proverbs 3:5. The Promise of Guidance in Proverbs 3:5-6 • Trust: undivided confidence in God’s character and word. • Lean not: refusing to rest on natural reasoning when it clashes with Scripture. • Acknowledge: inviting God into every decision and direction. • Result: a straightened path—God removes detours and confirms the way, as He did for Samuel. Connecting the Two Passages • Same Source: the unchanging LORD (Malachi 3:6) who spoke to Samuel guides believers today. • Same Requirement: wholehearted trust—Samuel listened; Proverbs commands the same stance. • Same Outcome: God validates obedience. Samuel’s words stood firm; God straightens paths for all who trust. • Same Assurance: continual presence accompanies surrendered lives (Joshua 1:9; Matthew 28:20). Walking It Out Today • Cultivate quiet moments in Scripture to hear His voice. • Submit plans to the Lord, filtering them through His Word. • Speak only what aligns with Scripture, trusting God to give weight to your words. • Expect fulfillment—none of His promises will fall to the ground (2 Corinthians 1:20). • Stay humble; daily trust invites daily guidance. Supporting Witnesses |
    |