Therefore
Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou
shalt say, Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in
his place. And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel,
Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth (1 Samuel 3:9-10).
Our opening
scripture tells us about the boy, Samuel, who, on three different occasions,
was called by God, but he ran to Eli the priest, and said, "You called me,
Sir." And Eli said, "I didn't call you." Now, understand that
this young man, Samuel, was no fool; if the voice he heard didn't sound like
Eli's, he wouldn't have gone to Eli three times consecutively. This still
happens with many of God's children today. God's voice sometimes would sound to
them like a familiar voice. You'd have to be a man or a woman of the Spirit to
recognize that voice when it comes to you. This is
where fellowship with the Holy Spirit through the Word and speaking in other
tongues, play a key role. I often feel sorry for those who think that praying
or speaking in tongues is not for today, or that it's unnecessary; no; it's for
every Christian today. The more you speak in tongues, the more your spirit is
conditioned and tuned to hear God. Those who don't speak in tongues find it
difficult to know when the Lord is talking to them; they don't recognize His
voice. However, the more you train and exercise your spirit through speaking in
tongues, the clearer and louder the voice of God will be in your heart. In
addition, you must learn to respond to God's Word the right way, and promptly
too!
PRAYER: Dear
Lord, thank you for the illumination I receive from your Word. My spirit is
attuned to you; your voice guides and directs me in all affairs of life. I'm
conditioned rightly to know your perfect will and walk therein! My steps are
ordered of you, because your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path,
in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further
Study: John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
;
John 8:47
He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye
are not of God.
Daily
Scripture Reading
1-Year
Bible Reading
2-Year
Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 21:18-32, Exodus 18
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