Ebenezer—Till Now the Lord Has Helped Us
Today’s morning message reminded me again that even after Israel’s failure and spiritual wandering, God, in His great mercy, continued to draw them back to Himself. The twenty years of silence did not mean that God had abandoned them. Rather, it showed His patience in waiting for their repentance. This leads me to reflect on my own life—when I grow spiritually cold or distant, do I fail to recognize that God is still at work in my heart?
Samuel called the people to repentance—not merely emotional sorrow, but a decisive turning away from idols and a wholehearted return to the Lord. This made me realize that although I do not bow to physical idols today, I can easily elevate comfort, success, relationships, or self-worth above God. These things can quietly become idols in my life. Jesus said, “No one can serve two masters.” I need to honestly ask myself: what do I truly trust in and value most?
In the second part, I was especially struck by Israel’s transformation. Previously, they treated the Ark as a tool to manipulate God. Now, they humbly sought the Lord and asked Samuel to intercede for them. They learned to depend on God rather than control Him. This challenges me to examine my own prayers—am I asking God to fulfill my plans, or am I truly surrendering to His will?
What brings me great comfort is that Samuel, acting as a priest, points forward to Jesus Christ. Jesus is our eternal High Priest who intercedes for us. Even in my weakness and failure, I can come before God with confidence—not because of what I have done, but because of Christ’s finished work.
Finally, the stone called “Ebenezer” deeply speaks to me. It reminds me that faith requires remembrance. Too often, I focus only on present difficulties and forget how God has already led and helped me. When I look back, I can see many “Ebenezer” moments in my life: provision in times of need, guidance in confusion, and strength in weakness. All these testify that “till now, the Lord has helped me.”
Therefore, I want to set up an “Ebenezer” in my own heart—to remember God’s grace, to strengthen my trust for the future, and to rely on Him in both good times and hard times.
May I not only hear the Word, but also live a life of repentance, trust, and gratitude. And may I always remind myself each day: “Till now, the Lord has helped me.”
❤️ Support This Blog
If this post helped you, you can support my writing with a small donation.
Thank you for reading.
Comments
Post a Comment