Devotion:
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Read 1 Samuel 3:1-10.
Samuel was a boy who was being raised in the House of the Lord and mentored by Eli. This came about because his mother, Hannah, had been barren for so long that she told God if she could have a child, she would give it to God. Samuel was confused. He heard a voice and thought it was Eli calling for him, so he kept going to Eli’s room. Finally, Eli realized that the voice was God trying to get Samuel’s attention. Listening for God is an important life skill, because God is not silent. We live in a noisy world that often drowns out God’s voice. It can be difficult to hear God if we are more in tune with the voice of our world. As we listen for God, we will be more in tune with him leading our lives. Eli mentored Samuel by teaching him how to respond to God’s voice. “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” In other words, I am ready to hear what you have to say, and I am ready to obey! God speaks to us in many ways. He speaks through creation, through his Word, through mentors, through life situations, and through the opening and closing of doors. God speaks using his Holy Spirit, equipping us with gifts and passions to use for service in his kingdom.
Personal Worship Option:
Lord, make us people who are in tune with your voice. Let us follow your lead throughout our lives. Equip us to follow your direction. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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