Worship: For Heaven’s Sake Samuel was the prayed-for child of Hannah, who was the wife in derision because for years she could bear no child. God heard and answered her prayer with a son. And she in turn devoted him to God–not only in heart but in deed. She weaned the child and then took him to the sanctuary and placed him in the service of God under the high priest, Eli.
“It was not customary for the Levites to enter upon their peculiar services until they were twenty-five years of age, but Samuel had been an exception to this rule. Every year saw more important trusts committed to him; and while he was yet a child, a linen ephod was placed upon him as a token of his consecration to the work of the sanctuary. These were at first very humble, and not always pleasant; but they were performed to the best of his ability, and with a willing heart. His religion was carried into every duty of life. He regarded himself as God’s servant, and his work as God’s work. His efforts were accepted, because they were prompted by love to God and a sincere desire to do His will. It was thus that Samuel became a co-worker with the Lord of heaven and earth. And God fitted him to accomplish a great work for Israel. {PP 573.3}
“. . . From the earliest dawn of intellect she [Hannah] had taught her son to love and reverence God and to regard himself as the Lord’s. By every familiar object surrounding him she had sought to lead his thoughts up to the Creator. When separated from her child, the faithful mother’s solicitude did not cease. Every day he was the subject of her prayers. Every year she made, with her own hands, a robe of service for him; and as she went up with her husband to worship at Shiloh, she gave the child this reminder of her love. Every fiber of the little garment had been woven with a prayer that he might be pure, noble, and true. She did not ask for her son worldly greatness, but she earnestly pleaded that he might attain that greatness which Heaven values—that he might honor God and bless his fellow men. {PP 572.2}
“What a reward was Hannah’s! and what an encouragement to faithfulness is her example! There are opportunities of inestimable worth, interests infinitely precious, committed to every mother. . . .[Because of Hannah, every mother and every child has this example.] It is the mother’s privilege to bless the world by her influence, and in doing this she will bring joy to her own heart. She may make straight paths for the feet of her children, through sunshine and shadow, to the glorious heights above. But it is only when she seeks, in her own life, to follow the teachings of Christ that the mother can hope to form the character of her children after the divine pattern.” {PP 572.3}
Hannah’s life of prayerful perseverance and her motherly example are why she is one of the few to whom so many owe so much.
[For further details, read Ellen G. White’s Patriarchs and Prophets, Chapter 55, “The Child Samuel” PP 569-574.3 . Also, please listen to the recording to hear the commentary of Pastor Flemons, who sang Hymn 653, “Lead Them, My God to Thee.”]
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Worship: For Health’s Sake Shelem Flemons, a doctor of biblical wellness, and Sis. Maria discussed TORSOE’s (Times of Refreshing Simplicity of Eden) 10-day fast for spiritual healing and total well-being. Sis. Maria shared two more recipes to use during the fast by anyone, but especially for those with an iron deficiency or anemia. Keep in mind she says that this will be an exercise for spiritual cleansing and empowerment.
The TORSOE Iron-Rich Green Juice
- 1/2 bunch, broccoli
- 1 handful, spinach
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 pear
- 1 lemon (peeled)
- 1 lime (peeled)
- 1 orange or tangerine (peeled)
- 1 inch, ginger root (peeled)
The TORSOE Red-Hot Iron Smoothie
- 1/2 large red beet (grind first)
- 3 T, raisins
- 3 T, cashews
- 2 T, lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup, pure water
Directions: Place into a blender the cashews and raisins and water just to top of ingredients. Blend, preferably with a high-end blender. Use remaining ingredients and water and blend thoroughly.
These recipes can be used by anyone. However, they are especially recommended for those with anemia or iron deficiency. Join with TORSOE in the 10-day fast beginning August 1, and get ready to move the mountains in your life!
[For further details, please listen to the recording.]
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Sharing and Caring Time Sis. Maria encouraged listeners with two passages of reading from the book Power of Prayer, a collection of statements on prayer by Ellen G. White, particularly from the section titled “The Privilege of Prayer,” Chapter 1, p. 9. [Other sources of the same or very similar quotes are used below.]
“The unvailed glory of God no man could look upon and live; but Moses is assured that he shall behold as much of the divine glory as he can bear, in his present, mortal state. That Hand that made the world, that holds the mountains in their places, takes this man of dust,—this man of mighty faith,—and mercifully covers him in a cleft of the rock, while the glory of God and all his goodness pass before him. Can we marvel that the ‘excellent glory’ reflected from Omnipotence shone in Moses’ face, with such brightness that the people could not look upon it? The impress of God was upon him, making him appear as one of the shining angels from the throne. {T30 18.2}
“This experience,—above all else the assurance that God would hear his prayer, and that the divine presence would attend him,—was of more value to Moses as a leader than the learning of Egypt, or all his attainments in military science. No earthly power or skill or learning can supply the place of God’s immediate presence. In the history of Moses we may see what intimate communion with God it is man’s privilege to enjoy. To the transgressor it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. But Moses was not afraid to be alone with the Author of that law which had been spoken with such awful grandeur from Mount Sinai; for his soul was in harmony with the will of his Maker. {T30 19.1}
“Prayer is the opening of the heart to God, as to a friend. The eye of faith will discern God very near, and the suppliant may obtain a precious evidence of the divine love and care for him. . . .” {T30 19.2}
Pastor Flemons will be speaking this Sabbath (Saturday) at the Walnut Church of SDA, 8501 Hwy 25, Marshall, NC 28753.
Special Prayer Please include in your prayers today Listener 4906, who asks that we pray that God will give her the strength to do the fast with TORSOE, beginning August 1. Pray that she overcomes appetite and passion. Pray that she has a closer walk with God, and pray for the salvation of her family (husband and children).
Please pray for any of our listeners who struggle with suicidal tendencies.
Please pray for TORSOE’s mission and plans and for our liquid fast from August 1 to August 10.
Pray for the unspoken prayer requests of each heart.
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TOPICS THIS WEEK – June 15 – July 27
Worship Sunday – Joshua, One of the Few; Monday – Caleb, One of the Few; Tuesday – Designated Survivor; Wednesday – Deborah, One of the Few; Thursday – Samson, One of the Few; Friday – Hannah, One of the Few
Wellness Sunday – Watch “What the Health!”; Monday – Watch, “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead”; Tuesday – Tropical Insulin Smoothie & Green Juice; Wednesday – Hypertension Juice and Smoothie; Thursday – Juice and Smoothie for Cancer; Friday – Juice and Smoothie for Anemia
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Words of Encouragement
1 Kings 19:4 And he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. (Also read 1 Kings 19:1-8 and Conflict and Courage for July 26, CC 213.)
Psalm 116:2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. (Also read With God at Dawn for July 26, WGD 209.)