1 Samuel 12:18
1 Samuel 12:18 Meaning and Explanation
“So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.”
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Read Full Chapter →Samuel prayed, the Lord sent thunder and rain, and the people were filled with awe.
What Does 1 Samuel 12:18 Mean?
The sign comes exactly as foretold. Samuel calls, and the Lord sends thunder and rain on that dry day, and the whole nation is gripped with fear of the Lord and of His prophet.
The God who hears His servant's prayer is no distant idea but a living power. The people's sudden awe shows what happens when God's reality breaks in: pretense falls away and hearts grow tender. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and here it begins to do its gracious work.
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What does 1 Samuel 12:18 mean?
Samuel prayed, the Lord sent thunder and rain, and the people were filled with awe.