Samuel stands as an interesting contrast to Sampson. Both of their mothers were blessed by God with the birth of these children. Both children are born into the Nazarite vow. Both will be Judges. But one is a physically stronger warrior. The other is a spiritually strong leader and discerning judge. And only one is given to God by his mother in thanks.
What would have happened if Sampson's mother had given her child to God?
Or is this all just a matter of how two men make two different choices. The two fare very differently. Samuel follows God's desires. Sampson follows his own.
And then the Bible records, "And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men." [1 Sam. 1:26]
We will hear than said of someone else. What an awesome thing to be describe as a child as Jesus was described.
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