The Progress of Redemption

Humanity is known for struggling with God. We were created by Him and for Him (Col 1:17), but we cannot fully understand Him. Our generation has a glimpse at who God is and what exactly He is doing through the Bible. The next few pages retell small portions of the Bible through the eyes of children. Some names had to be added as the characters are not all recorded, though most of them are. I am not claiming that these are accurate portrayals of each characters emotions, but only what I imagine they might have been thinking or feeling considering the events they witnessed. My hope is that this shares a glimpse of the ongoing progress of redemption that God is working out for His glory.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Your Child, Samuel


Dear God,

I miss my Mama. I know I should be excited to be here in Your house, but sometimes it's lonely. Uncle Eli is nice, but he's so old, and his sons are older than me and not very nice to me (1 Sam 2:12).

The reason I'm here is that Mama made a vow to You that if she could have a baby she would give it to You and so You gave her me (1:11, 22, 28). I'm glad I'm yours, but sometimes I wonder if they forget about me at home. Now Mama has 5 more kids (2:21), but I know You will take care of me. And they do come to visit every year and Mama makes me a robe and brings it (2:19). I bet it will be too small this year, because I grew a lot! We will see. 

God, I hope that You use me to do great things. I don't want to grow up and do bad things like Uncle Eli's boys. Please use me for Your great work!

Your Child, Samuel 
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