7th December 2024
Alex Buabeng-Korsah
Theme: SPEAK LORD
THEME SCRIPTURE: "And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth." 1 Samuel 3:10 KJV
PREPARATORY QUESTION
- Are you still hearing from the Lord, or has it been a while?
The story of Samuel is very familiar to all those who were ever in Sunday school growing up. So fascinating was this story that every child wanted God to speak to them also. You might wonder, "What was the voice of God like, such that Samuel thought it was Eli's?"
Today, many Christians are like Ephraim: "A cake not turned" (Hosea 7:8). One part is overly cooked and the other part uncooked. It is not useful in any way. There are many Christians who know the acts of God but are ignorant of His ways. Those who know how to receive from God but are poor in giving to Him. There are those who know how to pray to Him for hours but do not know how to hear His voice. They are like a cake not turned.
Samuel had been ministering to God in the temple. As a child, he was not familiar with open visions because, "...the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision" (1 Sam 3:1). It could also be that because there were no open visions in those days, there were no discussions about the subject. However, one thing remains true—the dying lamp of the temple, the glimmering dawn, the silence, and the awe of the Holy Place were in strict accord with Samuel's attentive heart and open ears. Until we are attentive to His call, in the same way, His ears are attentive to our cries, we will not be able to hear Him when He calls.
Beloved, isn't it interesting that the rug on which Samuel lay, and the corner of his bed could not prevent the Holy One from visiting him. This suggests that even in the dungeons of the slave lords, God can visit the man whose heart is perfect towards Him.
Where you sleep cannot prevent the Most High from showing up by your side. Glory to His name. Stooping down from His high heavens, God came and stood and called Samuel. Since Samuel was not familiar with God's voice, it took the experience of the old priest to point the little boy back to God. Interestingly, God was patient in calling Samuel. He was not recognized by Samuel initially, but God kept calling. His call was not appropriately responded to; God kept calling. Often, due to our busy schedules and our running up and down, we do not hear or appropriately respond to God many times. However, the Master is patient with us. Beloved, He is still calling.
Oh, that someone will make time today purposely to listen to his Lord. Oh, that it will be you, reader of today's devotional, to spend time in His presence, not praying but just being attentive to His call.
Speak Lord, your servants are ready to hear—we desire to know your plans, your will, and your purposes.
For the will of God alone shall be done in our lives. Speak Lord, your servants are ready to hear—we are attentive to your voice today. Our hearts are tuned towards you, Lord, as satellite dishes are pointed towards the sky for signal. Speak Lord, because one word from you is all we need and our lives would not be the same again. One word from you, Lord, is able to contain an entire life-changing formula.
Speak Lord, we wait on you.
Remain blessed.
FURTHER READING: 1 Samuel 3:1-10
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QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD
- Have you learned to wait on God purposely to hear His voice?
- How are you hearing from Him on a daily basis?
PRAYER
Precious Lord, your sheep know your voice. There is no way we can hear and respond to the voice of a stranger. I ask and receive grace to hear you every day of my life. You are always speaking, revealing your plans and thoughts to whoever is in tune with you. Thank you, Lord, that from today, your voice is clear and plain to my heart. In Jesus' precious name. Glory to God!
ONE-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Job 9, Micah 5, James 1
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