Introduction: Do you agree? Some things are more “Caught than Taught”? Our devotion today illustrates this so beautifully. Samuel was both a mighty prophet and priest. However, due to Israel’s desire to have a King, like the other nations, Samuel relinquished most of his responsibilities to Saul. Yet, before doing that, he reminded the nation of Israel of his INTEGRITY and CREDIBILITY. Afterwards, he gave them a brief HISTORY lesson on God’s provision and protection for them. Then, as a great leader, he demonstrated to them how the Lord answers prayer when offered according to His will.

Here is the text:

“17Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king. 18So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.”

As a result of answered prayer, the people entreated Samuel to pray for them. They had witnessed that prayer is not a waste of time; i.e. that God does hear and answer His people’s cry. Consequently, they wanted to “get in” on what the Lord could do.

Can people see answered prayer in your life? This does not mean that you have a corner on God, instead it demonstrates that you have FAITH and TRUST in the God of the Bible.

In fact, the record states that to not pray is a sin.

“23Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you:”

Are you neglecting to intercede for our nation? Your family? Friends? Neighbors?

“24Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.”

Rather than looking back in life with regret because of what the Lord Jesus Christ can do in our life, we need to believe the Lord for GREAT THINGS!

Will you?

Conclusion: “16Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes….”