Week #15 is taken from 1 Samuel 7:9-10 and it reveals a man crying out to God; the thought of which gives rise to individuals and family units praying in their homes. Grandmothers and grandfathers and parents and children praying intercessory prayers for the needs of others, is the example of in Samuel. In this case the one interceding was praying for the nation of Israel. Now there is an idea. If ever our nation needed an intercessor, it is now! Our national leaders, state and local government is in desperate need of God and His help. Please think about becoming an intercessor for our nation. We often think of our difficulties or battles as political or military, when truly they are spiritual.

Samuel saw what was before the people of Israel as a spiritual situation that could be won by seeking the one true God. Samuel in his prayer and sacrifice held nothing back from God. While he offered God a sacrifice, he did not give Him a list of instructions to follow. When Samuel was was making his sacrifice, the enemy was maneuvering to strengthen his position to attack Israel (V. #10).  The word says: "But that day the Lord...."  I would like to reduce that thought to; But the Lord! The enemy was doing what enemies do, But the Lord! The Lord brought His help at the cry of an intercessor and routed and confused enemy with some heavenly sound (thunder). To the enemy the thunder was confusing, but to Israel it was their deliverance and an opportunity given by God. Samuel saw the connection of circumstances in life to God. And he sought the help of the almighty.
Would you be an intercessor?