The LORD called yet again, ``Samuel!" So Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, ``Here I am, for you called me." But he answered, ``I did not call, my son, lie down again." Then he ran to Eli and said, ``Here I am, for you called me." But he said, ``I did not call, lie down again." So he went and lay down. That the LORD called Samuel and he said, ``Here I am." It happened at that time as Eli was lying down in his place (now his eyesight had begun to grow dim and he could not see well),Īnd the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was, And word from the LORD was rare in those days, visions were infrequent. Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD before Eli. So whether He communicates with you through His Word or by a visit someday, maintain an open heart and willing spirit. We cannot get Him to come He simply makes His presence known in a believer’s life when He chooses. God’s personal calls are rare and unexpected. Each was clearly a divine encounter-and when the Lord visits someone, He comes for a purpose. Saul of Tarsus was called into ministry (Acts 9:1-31), whereas others were warned of danger through dreams (Matt. 3:1-14), and Joshua received specific-and unusual-instructions for defeating Jericho (Josh. 3:2), Samuel heard a voice at night (1 Sam. Since God first walked with Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, He’s been communicating with people in different ways.
But at times He chooses to intervene more directly in our life, as He did with me that day. I accepted that seemingly illogical, ill-timed offer, and God blessed my obedience.Īs Christians, we expect the Holy Spirit to direct us through prayer and Scripture. I spent time with the Lord, and He gave me a clear vision. I simply wanted to turn it down but knew I needed to pray first. The timing and circumstances all seemed wrong-choosing to pursue the opportunity made no sense at all. I remember a time when I faced a difficult decision.
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