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by: Lowell Harrup

11/06/2025

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After serving as a prophet of God for over fifty years (secular source timeline), in essence, Samuel was “fired,” not by God, but by the Israelites. They wanted a king, not a prophet. God brought Saul to Samuel, and at God’s direction, Samuel anointed Saul and presented him to the people. Then, to demonstrate that Samuel’s anointing had not lifted, God had him call down thunder and rain. Samuel left the office heavy hearted,  but assuring them that he would always continue to pray for them.

One’s character is not tested by promotion as much as by demotion. Samuel’s call as a prophet was never dependent on the vote. The people had their king, but God still had his prophet. 

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After serving as a prophet of God for over fifty years (secular source timeline), in essence, Samuel was “fired,” not by God, but by the Israelites. They wanted a king, not a prophet. God brought Saul to Samuel, and at God’s direction, Samuel anointed Saul and presented him to the people. Then, to demonstrate that Samuel’s anointing had not lifted, God had him call down thunder and rain. Samuel left the office heavy hearted,  but assuring them that he would always continue to pray for them.

One’s character is not tested by promotion as much as by demotion. Samuel’s call as a prophet was never dependent on the vote. The people had their king, but God still had his prophet. 

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