1Sa 7:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Samuel offered a young lamb as a burnt-offering to the Lord and prayed for Israel . The sacrifice and the prayer went together, showing that we need both faith and prayer when we come to God. Samuel was not a priest, but God accepted his offering because it was done with a sincere heart. Samuel’s prayer was like the prayers of Jesus, who is our great intercessor (Psalm 99:6 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 7:9

v. 9: Samuel offered a young lamb as a burnt-offering to the Lord and prayed for Israel . The sacrifice and the prayer went together, showing that we need both faith and prayer when we come to God. Samuel was not a priest, but God accepted his offering because it was done with a sincere heart. Samuel’s prayer was like the prayers of Jesus, who is our great intercessor (Psalm 99:6 ^a).