Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down and if he calls you say, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.” -1 Samuel 3:9 Three times, Samuel heard the Lord call his name, but Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and did not recognize his voice. He assumed it was Eli calling him. So often, we complain that God doesn’t speak to us. We cannot hear his soft voice, or it isn’t very clear. How do we know if it’s God’s voice? The advice from Eli, in the Word , is perfect advice for us! Whether it is reading the word, hearing a sermon that you are certain was preached just for you, or the words of a friend, or maybe that soft whisper or loud shout to your heart, respond by saying, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.” While studying this chapter this morning, I came across the coolest old story that I had to share: A Native American and his friend were in downtown New York City, walking near Times Square, during the noon lunch ...
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