How To Hear God In The Silence | 1 Samuel 3

Do you want to hear from the Lord?

Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller.

This week, we are reading 1 Samuel 3. I've titled this chapter "Into Our Silence God Speaks." In this chapter, we will witness Samuel's remarkable journey as he emerges as the next spokesman for God. The key verse of this chapter is verse 10, which reads:

And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.” — 1 Samuel 3:10

From Boy to Prophet

This verse represents a crucial moment in this book, in Samuel's life, and in the life of the nation of Israel. In this chapter, Samuel is about to undergo a significant transformation. He is transitioning from a boy serving in the temple to becoming a divine leader of God's people. It's like watching a disguised superhero enter a phone booth and emerge as this eager superhero ready to save the day.

Into Silence God Speaks

Yet this unveiling occurs because Samuel is a man who is willing to listen to God and speak His will. From his interaction with God, we will learn six ways to listen to God this week.

1. Navigating Silence: Navigating times when God is silent (3:1)
2. Increasing Reception: What prevents us from hearing God's voice (3:2-7)
3. Recognizing His Voice: Learning to recognize God’s voice (3:8-10)
4. Painful Messages: When we recognize God's voice but don't like the message (3:11-14)
5. Telling the Message: Telling others what God has told us (3:15-18)
6. Becoming His Messenger: Declaring his message as his designated messenger (3:19-21)

Amid life's noise and distractions, it's easy to miss God's call. But just as He spoke to Samuel in the quiet of the night, God desires to communicate with each of us today. Whether we're navigating moments of silence, wrestling with doubts, or grappling with the weight of His message, the key lies in our willingness to listen and respond, just as Samuel did: "Speak, for your servant hears."

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Ask This:

1. How can we intentionally create moments of silence in our lives to better hear from God amidst the noise and distractions of our daily routines?
2. How can we respond like Samuel when we sense God's prompting, moving from simply hearing His voice to actively obeying and sharing His message with others?

Do This:

Ready your heart and ears to hear from God.

Pray This:

Heavenly Father, grant me the grace to quiet my heart and mind, so that I may attentively listen for Your voice and faithfully respond to Your call, just as Samuel did. Help me to discern Your will and courageously share Your message with others, trusting in Your guidance and provision every step of the way. Amen.

Play This:

I'm Listening.