God Calls Samuel - The boy Samuel served the Lord under Eli. In those days the Lord did not speak directly to people very often. There were very few
1 Samuel 1:20So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”1 Kings 17:22And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.Matthew...
1 Samuel 16:7But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”Deuteronomy 10:17For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord ...
10 The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” Jeremiah 1:7-8 7 But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whate...
“Are we like them in this readiness? Can we say what David’s servants said to their king in 2 Samuel 15:15?Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall choose.” 7Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments over it, and he sat on it....
Jesus, please quiet all the loud voices that flood my heart and mind. Give me ears to hear the gentle sound of your voice. Speak Lord, your servant is listening. Amen(Chrystal Evans Hurst,Kingdom Woman Devotional,41). Psalm 37:7; 1 Samuel 3:9 ...
only true faith can make people call on God. One who has experienced the grace of the Lord will not stop calling on God. Our faith must be genuine instead of emotional faith. No one can hear and believe without a preacher. We need to be a drain on the matter of gospel instead of ...
Our First Testament readings today (2 Samuel 7 and Psalm 89) speak of the chosenness of King David and by extension of the Jewish people, the people of Israel. God affirms that he gives a place of safety to the people of Israel and that David’s throne and kingdom are forever. Two...
Our First Testament readings today (2 Samuel 7 and Psalm 89) speak of the chosenness of King David and by extension of the Jewish people, the people of Israel. God affirms that he gives a place of safety to the people of Israel and that David’s throne and kingdom are forever. Two...
“With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect” (2 Samuel 22:30, 33). “If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more.” (Philippians 1:21 CEV). Yo...