Once again, God is stepping in and dispensing with convention, expectation, or tradition. The leadership of the People of God is about to change – again – and someone will be called to lead that transition. Nobody expected it to be a no-name kid serving in the temple. But Samuel, not even yet a teenager yet, is the one God calls, and his first order of business is to let his mentor, Eli the Priest, that the dynasty he and his family have inherited is coming to and end. Things are changing – so we can’t keep perpetuating old structures and systems. Much like today: God is calling us to be and to lead the church we HAVE… not the one of the past. Speak Lord, your servants are listening.
This message was lead by The Reverend Jacquelyn Foxall at Knox Presbyterian Church in Oakville, Ontario, Thanksgiving Sunday October 12th, 2025 LIVE Service
Associated Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21
“Lead the Church You’ve Got” by The Reverend Jacquelyn Foxall
