Samuel's first act as leader... Bring people back to worship!
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Samuel’s first action to lead Israel back to worshiping the one true God. The Israelites had turned away from the Lord, following the people around them and trusting in false gods like Baal and Asherah for weather, fertility, and prosperity. Samuel called them to repent, put away their foreign gods, and serve the Lord alone. We may not have Asherah poles or carved idols in our homes today, but are we truly worshiping God and trusting Him, or have we placed our confidence in money, success, relationships, or other things? What are we trusting to provide what only God can give?