The Lord is calling to us just like He did Samuel!
1 The
boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the
LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes
were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual
place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the
house of the LORD, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the LORD called Samuel. Samuel
answered, “Here I am.” 5 And he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called
me.” But Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” So he went and
lay down.
6 Again
the LORD called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I
am; you called me.” “My son,” Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie
down.” 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had
not yet been revealed to him. 8 A third time the LORD called, “Samuel!”
And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” Then
Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and
lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is
listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 The LORD
came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then
Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 11 And the LORD said
to Samuel: “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about
it tingle. -1 Samuel 3:1-11
What’s wrong in this story? (Sounds a lot like today)
- The Word is not preached.
- Few are seeking the Lord.
- Church is business as
usual.
- The Voice of God is not recognized
or understood.
Just like Esther maybe we were made for such a time is
this (Esther
4:13-14) We must ask
ourselves who or for what are we living
for?
What We Need to Do: (Respond as Samuel did)
- Realize God’s voice and
follow His plan.
- Listen and Answer Him.
- Be about His purpose and be
obedient.
What areas in
your life do you need to work on, and where should you start?
Be wise today!