Israel found themselves in a terrible predicament in which they were worshipping idol gods and God was not pleased. They were in dire need of hearing a word from the Lord. Once they got a message from God through Samuel, they repented and God turned their situation around which led them back to God. We in this day and time if not careful will find ourselves just like the Israelites. God is using men and women of God telling people everywhere it's time to repent and come back to God. It's only in God we live, move and have our being!