August 5, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, August 5.
We continue this morning with “Teacher Week” here at the Daily Devotions. As school years are starting all over America, we take the opportunity to focus on a few Bible characters who made a difference as teachers.
Eli was a priest, a spiritual leader in Israel during the period before the Kings. A young mother named Hannah, who had prayed to have a son, brought that boy to Eli as a tribute to God. The old priest agreed to become the child’s mentor, his guide, his teacher.
The boy, Samuel, would grow up to be a powerful prophet, and one morning in Bethlehem he would anoint a shepherd boy named David to be the future King. Eli prepared Samuel for his challenging calling. At the same time, the priest fell short with his own two sons, who grew up to be evil men. Sometimes, to great regret, spiritual leaders may spend so much time and effort on the Lord’s work, that they neglect their own families. In an ironic twist, Samuel also had two very troubled sons.
Teachers, like Eli, aren’t perfect. But their calling should be valued and respected, as they make a difference - one student at a time.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
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