Samuel was dedicated to God's service before he was born. He served as a priest, a prophet and a judge; therefore, he had to function in three separate jurisdictions at any given time. As part of his duties, he had to challenge King Saul when Saul overstepped his jurisdictional boundaries. This is a timely word when jurisdictional lines seem to be constantly crossed for the greater good of the community. God's kingdom does not allow for this, and there are harsh consequences coming. Enjoy...
