Samuel Prophetic Generation pt1 - Suleiman Lawal, Yahweh to Face

Suleiman Lawal • April 19, 2019

Suleiman Lawal presents Samuel as a model for an emerging prophetic generation. Hannah’s desire for a child is described as becoming aligned with God’s desire for a prophet. Reading 1 Samuel 3, the speaker then contrasts a gift-based prophetic ministry with a presence-based ministry. Gifts may operate without sustained intimacy, he argues, whereas dwelling in God’s presence produces words with creative power and observable fulfillment.

Samuel sleeping near the ark becomes the central picture of consistent hunger, worship and attentiveness. The speaker connects Samuel’s tested words with a call to submit prophetic gifts to God’s presence rather than accumulate predictions without transformation. Joel’s promise to sons and daughters extends the application to a coming generation.

Aaron’s budding rod illustrates growth in both spiritual gifts and fruit through exposure to God’s presence. The wine at Cana becomes an image of the best being reserved for the end. The segment closes with prayers for healing, deeper fellowship and a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.