the Chosen People

Samuel's Farewell

Samuel’s final message urges Israel to stay faithful as Saul becomes king.

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Psalm 121:8
Have you ever faced a goodbye that felt like the end of an era? In 1 Samuel 12, Samuel gives his farewell speech to the people he led for decades. Instead of focusing on himself, he points them back to God—reminding them of His faithfulness and warning them about the dangers of forgetting Him. As Saul steps into leadership, Samuel’s challenge is clear: fear the Lord, serve Him, and remember that only God can secure their future. Goodbyes are often full of uncertainty, yet Samuel shows us how to part with trust. He doesn’t cling to power but releases the people into God’s care. In our own moments of transition—changing jobs, moving cities, or sending kids off to college—we too can rest in the truth that God goes with us. No farewell is final when He is guiding our steps.
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