Samuel Prophetic Youth Analysis

Samuel: Prophetic Youth Ministry Samuel is another person who was called to prophetic office at the tender age by God, and he was placed under the care of Eli the priest. His loveliness and character drew forth the warm affection of the old man Eli as the priest. As a youth, Samuel was willing to learn and get more instruction how to work in the tabernacle of God. According to Ellen G. White, “The sons of Eli feared not God, nor honoured their father; but Samuel did not seek their company nor follow their evil ways. It was his constant endeavour to become what God would have him. This is the privilege of every youth. God is pleased when even little children give themselves to His service.” Bill T. Arnold & H. G. M. Williamson observes that,

When Nebuchadnezzar peered into the furnace, he saw them walking around in the fire with all the comfort, unbound and unharmed. And he also saw a fourth person who looked "like a son of the gods" (Dan. 3:25). Ellen White says further states that, when asked for the reason of their faith, they had given it without hesitation. Plainly and simply they had presented the principles of righteousness, thus teaching those around them of them of the God whom they worshiped.”

The three Hebrews young people declared to the whole nation of Babylon their faith in Him whom they worshiped. They relied on God. In the hour of their trial they remembered the promise, when thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee, (Isaiah 43:2).”

The three young Hebrew were determined never to worship the gods of king Nebuchadnezzar or give homage to the golden image which he had set up in the plain of Dura. They had completely put their confidence in the omnipotent God the all powerful God. The three Hebrews boys knew and believed that God was able to deliver them in any situation or