1st Samuel 3:1. “And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision.” LISTENING AND RESPONDING. For years, decades, centuries – God’s voice was rarely heard. Very few people were concerned about nor listened to God’s Word. But a young boy fresh from faith and supported by his mother, Was one God could speak to when He couldn’t find another.
He had served the Lord well by serving an ancient man – We are not sure what he did, but God was – and still can See when a service is done for the highest reason – Serving others is serving God – it is a way we can please Him.
When we are ready and willing, this is when God will speak; He knows the motivation and directs the way we take Such a person can be trusted who has done well in smaller things; God can trust that person to the service that He brings.
Even when times are dark and there seems no end in sight, God will find a listener and let him turn on the light Of truth that will lead men from darkness into day – As the truth of God affects all they do and people hear what they s ay.
Graceful living for God has a powerful effect –
Especially from one who is young; inexperienced yet. That person is fresh from God, through Him God can to others speak – Bringing life to a generation who God’s expectations cannot meet.
“I pray for the young believers, Father God – some who have just been saved. Help them to listen to Thee above all the worldly voices that call for their attention. Help them understand the value of Thy voice speaking to them through Thy Word. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”