In this world of sin it is never easy to be the mouthpiece of the Lord. Elijah took his life in his hands as he warned Ahab of the impending famine; but he was fearless in his obedience, and God made Himself responsible for the results. Samuel was a mere youth! And he had to learn in his youth not to be afraid of men’s faces, even as Jesus feared not to face the leaders of His time, while He was, as yet, a child of only 12 summers!