God's Glory Church

And Samuel answered: “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” — 1 Samuel 3:10

I got a call from an unknown number. I often send calls like this to voicemail, but this time I answered. A stranger politely asked if I had a moment to spare and if he could share a short Bible passage with me. He quoted from Revelation 21:3-5, which says that “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” The man spoke about the fact that the Lord Jesus is our confidence and hope. I replied that I had already come to know Jesus as my personal Savior. Then he offered to pray with me and in prayer asked God to support me and fill me with strength.

That call reminded me of another instance in Scripture when God called the boy Samuel at night (1 Sam. 3:4-10). Samuel heard the voice three times, thinking it was the old priest Eli. Ultimately, with the help of Elijah, Samuel realized that God was calling him, and answered: “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening” (v. 10). In a similar way, God can address us, both during the day and at night. We need to spend more time in His presence and listen to His voice.

You can look at such a “call” from the other side. What if we are messengers of God’s words to someone else? Yes, we may not know how to help others. However, following God’s guidance, we can call a friend and ask, “Would you mind if I pray with you?”

Who has encouraged you recently? Who can you cheer up with your call?

Dear God, prompt me to think of those whom I can encourage with Your Word.

By: Kenneth Petersen (guest)