Here is today's Bible lesson:
A WORD FROM THE LORD
READ:
1 Samuel 3:1-10
The word of the LORD was rare
in those days. -1 Samuel 3:1
Noted preacher and theologian Helmut Thielicke (1908-1986) endured great opposition from the Nazi regime in Germany during the 1930's and 1940's. Yet he remained committed to proclaiming God's presence and power in Jesus Christ during a difficult and perplexing time. Scholar Robert Smith said that as Thielicke addressed modern issues and problems in his sermons, "he sought to answer the question, 'Is there any word from the Lord?'"
Isn't that what each of us is seeking today? What has God said that will strengthen and guide us through the diffculties and opportunities we face?
First Samuel 3 describes a time when "the word of the LORD was rare" (v.1). When God spoke to young Samauel, the boy mistakenly thought it was the aging priest Eli calling him. Eli told the boy to respond to God's voice by saying, "Speak, LORD, for Your servant hears" (v.9). Samuel listened, and he became known as a man who lived faithfully and fearlessly, "for the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD" (v.21).
Whenever we open the Bible, listen to a sermon, or pause to pray, it's a wonderful practice to say, "Lord Jesus, speak to me. I'm ready to listen and eager to obey." -David McCasland
God who formed worlds by the power of His word
Speaks through the Scriptures His truth to be heard
And if we read with the will to obey
He by His Spirit will show us His way. -D. De Haan
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God speaks through His Word
to those who listen with their heart.
INSIGHT
Samuel is a fascinating character. He came into the world in answer to a prayer by his mother Hannah (1 Samuel 1:1-28). Samuel was raised in the temple by Eli (3.1). He was not only a prophet but the last judge of the premonarch period in Israel (7:15).
Have a blessed day and week ahead.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace
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