He "Effected Righteousness" -Conclusion

  That battle was a turning point. The Philistines kept retreating during the rest of Samuel's days as judge. City after city returned to the control of God's people. - 1 SAMUEL 7:13, 14.

Many centuries later, the apostle Paul listed Samuel among the faithful judges and prophets who "effected righteousness." (Hebrews 11:32, 33) Samuel did indeed help to bring about what was good and right in God's eyes. He remained effective because he waited patiently on Jehovah, faithfully keeping at his work in spite of disappointments. He also showed an appreciative spirit. After the victory at Mizpah, Samuel had a monument erected to commemorate the way that Jehovah had helped his people. -   1 SAMUEL 7:12.

Do you want to 'effect righteousness'? If so, you do well to learn from Samuel's patience and his humble, appreciative spirit. (Read 1 Peter 5:6) Who of us does not need those qualities? It was good for Samuel to acquire and display such traits when relatively young, for he faced deeper disappointments in his later years.

Next time: "Your Own Sons Have Not Walked in Your Ways" 

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