"It is the Lord, let Him do what seems good to Him" These were the words of

These words were spoken by Eli in the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel. The context of this statement is when the Philistines had captured the Ark of the Covenant, a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites. Eli's two sons had died in battle, and upon hearing the news of the capture of the Ark, Eli fell backward off his chair, broke his neck, and died. Before he died, Eli uttered the words "It is the Lord, let Him do what seems good to Him," acknowledging God's sovereignty and accepting His will, even in difficult circumstances. Eli recognized that God is in control and that His ways are higher than human understanding. These words reflect a deep trust and faith in God, despite the difficult circumstances. Eli's statement shows that even in times of great sorrow and uncertainty, we can trust that God is in control and that He works all things together for good.