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1 Samuel 3:4-10"Then the Lord called Samuel, and he said, "Here I am!" and ran to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call; lie down again." So he went and lay down. And the Lord called again "Samuel!" and Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me". But he said, "I did not call you, my son, lie down again" Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me.". Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore, Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down, and if He calls you, you shall say "Speak Lord, for your servant hears.". So Samuel went and lay down in his place. And the Lord came and stood, calling at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" and Samuel said, "speak for your servant hears."
Samuel was confused. He heard a voice and thought it was his mentor, Eli, calling him. He kept going to Eli's room until Eli realized that the voice was God trying to get Samuel's attention. Listening to God is an important life skill, and God is not silent. We live in a noisy culture that often speaks in ways that are contrary to God's voice. It can be difficult to hear God if we are more in tune with the voice of this world.
As we listen for God, we will be more in tune with His leading in our lives. Eli mentored Samuel by teaching him how to respond to God's voice: "Speak, Lord, for thy servant is listening." In other words, "I am ready to hear what you have to say, and I am ready to obey."
God speaks to us in may ways. He speaks through creation, giving testimony to His faithfulness and creativity. He speaks through His Word, where we come to understand His salvation and purpose for us. He speaks through wise mentors in our lives. He speaks through life situations, opening and closing doors. God speaks by His Holy Spirit, equipping us with gifts and passions to use for service in His Kingdom. How are you doing with God's leading in you life?
Lord, help us to respond to Your call upon our lives, In Jesus Name. Amen.
Chaplain Ron
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