After the record of the miraculous birth of Samuel in chapter one and the praiseful prayer of Hannah in chapter two (1 Samuel 2:1-10), we are introduced to the spiritual famine of this time – which is still the time of the judges.

The life of Paul is an example to us all

Though all men are doing what is right in their own eyes, God is still keeping account and judging the wicked.

As saints of God we should have some things in common with a pilgrim. How are you like a pilgrim?

Garments are for the covering of the body. They hide nakedness and deformity. The Lord Jesus Christ is a cover for the soul, every man’s nakedness and deformity appears that hath not on this spiritual Garment.