The LORD Revealed

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

“And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD” (1 Samuel 3:21 KJV).

How does the LORD reveal Himself?

We are creatures capable of communicating with each other through various means (voice, writing, facial expressions, and so on). If He has endowed us with these abilities, then our Creator has somehow communicated with us, that we may not only have that information but also be able to understand it. By possessing His words, we may then perceive Him. To “reveal” actually means “reverse a veil,” a curtain pulled back so we may see what is behind it. God, being far more superior to us, is hidden from our puny little minds and limited senses; yet, He can overcome that barrier to make known to us what He would, thereby making Himself known.

In Samuel’s time, the nation Israel has three apostate leaders. The Priest Eli and his two priestly sons, Hophni and Phineas, are evil; the younger men are idolaters, Satan worshippers, disregarding the words of the LORD God (see chapter 2, verses 12-36). God will use Samuel, a boy, to accomplish His will in Israel. Read chapter 3, whose last verse is today’s Scripture. The LORD calls out to Samuel in an audible voice. Verse 7 informs us: “Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.” Unlike those aforementioned wicked priests, Samuel wishes to hear God; as the chapter unfolds, the LORD talks to him (verses 11-18).

Today’s Scripture in context: “[19] And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. [20] And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD. [21] And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.” Even now, the LORD shows Himself to us through His Word—the completed Holy Bible, preserved for us in English, the King James Bible. May we listen, especially to Paul’s epistles of Romans through Philemon, and believe in our heart that Divine revelation. “Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth!”