Samuel prays where the children of Israel has been twice defeated and God thunders a great thunder in answer to his pray and discomfits their enemy. They got victory where they had defeat due to prayer. However, Samuel was leaning on more than a rich heritage of prayer. His success is revealed by the postscript of 1 Samuel seven... he went to Ramah, his home, and built an altar. The victory at Mizpeh was an extension of a family altar. We will be strong in our extensions when we are strong in our base. Build a family altar!
