Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel

In 1st and 2nd Samuel we can see Jesus as the Son of David and hereby, as our great High Priest, King and Intercessor. David was a man after God’s own heart and Jesus as called ‘The Beloved, in Whom was God’s delight’. David was the only person in the Old Testament, whom the Bible defines as a prophet, priest and king at the same time. In Jesus, the fullness of the Godhead dwelled bodily, in character, ministry gifts, fruit and gifts of the Spirit.

But even before the time of David, the prophet Sam-uel, who wrote those two books, was anointed by the Lord to such an extent, that the Bible says:

"So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the coast of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Sam-uel." (1 Sam 7:13)

Now we know that Jesus is the Anointed One (That’s what the Greek word for ‘Christ’ means actually) and His anointing can definitely protect us in much the same way, from all our enemies. During all the days of the life of this Old Testament prophet of God, Israel was saved from its enemies, and during all the days of the reign of Jesus (that would be eternally), we – His people, are and always will be under His saving, healing, and delivering hand of protection.

Samuel can be considered a type of Christ in one more way - the Bible says none of his words fell to the ground (1 Sam 3:19) and Jesus is called 'The Word'.

Isn’t it so amazing how the Lord can be seen in His people – His Body? Individually, we can exhibit and reveal bits and pieces of His mantle, but corporately, as a Body of Christ, we can have the fullness of His power, grace and glory. Amen!

God Bless You!

Nikola

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