Samuel 2: 6-7 - Again the Lord called Samuel, so Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “I’m here. You called me?” “I didn’t call, my son,” Eli replied. “Go and lie down.” (7 Now Samuel didn’t yet know the Lord, and the Lord’s word hadn’t yet been revealed to him.)”
Today’s scripture relays a part of the calling of Samuel into prophetic service for God. As young boy he was ‘promised’ into priestly service by his mother, Hannah, who sorely wanted a child and when God granted her request she dedicated him back to God. Now living under the tutelage of Eli, he started to hear the call upon his life, but was unaware of its source. Three times he heard God speaking to him and three times he went into the bed chamber of the Priest thinking that it was Eli who had summoned him.
We must be judicious in listening for and responding to the call that God has placed upon us. Samuel was obedient and even though he might have thought it was strange to keep being sent back to his bed, each time he thought he heard his master Eli call – he jumped up and went to see what was needed.
When we are uncertain of what God might be saying, or if it is even him that we think we are hearing from… it is imperative that we respond. God will keep calling and he wants us to learn his voice. Listen and be ready to move to the next level.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Live victoriously. Be blessed! Rev. Dr. JoAnn
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