“And what more shall I say?”
Judges 13:24
And the woman bore a son and called his name Samson. And the young man grew, and the Lord blessed him. And the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him in Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtao
1 Samuel 2:21
And the Lord was gracious to Hannah; she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.
2:26
And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.
3:19
The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.
Luke 1:80
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.
Hebrews 11:32
And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.
There are numerous accounts given where God interceded in bringing a person into the lives of the people of that time. Remember during this time of the old covenant God’s holy spirit was not continuously present with mankind. In fact there was greater than 400 year time when there were no prophets just before John the Baptist and Jesus birth. I wonder what expectations of God are on us who live with the presence of the Holy Spirit available. Do we allow ourselves to be filled, lead, instructed, convicted, supported, encouraged by the Holy Spirit? Are we listening for that quit still voice speaking into our lives? Are we willing to obey what we hear? Do we give reverence to God for any of this interceding? I ask myself this over and over again. Do I place God first? Am I listening for and to His guidance and instruction? Am I willing to obey His leading? Do I show reverence for Him? Do I see Him in the light that I want to only honor and serve Him? If I am honest there are days I can say yes to some of these and many more I do not? I have so much more room to grow in this understanding. When I catch a glimpse of His majesty I realize I am not even close to a microscopic drop on the tip of an iceberg. Oh God open my eyes, ears, mind and heart to know more of you