Here I Am Lord- 1 Samuel 3:1-10

This week the Holy Spirit has taken us on a journey. We learned that we all have a story to tell of how we have been transformed by the Holy Spirit. We were encouraged by how the Holy Spirit will remind us how the story ends, so we don't lose hope along the journey.

We were reminded about how we each have different gifts from the Spirit. We are to use those gifts to honor God even when we don’t win the praise of the world, because the world is watching. Finally we saw how staying in contact with the Spirit, either through the word or prayer keeps our focus and perspective on God.

Today our passage shows a young Samuel receiving a word from God. The Holy Spirit is speaking and Samuel, eager to serve his master, runs to Eli’s room. After many confusing encounters Eli realizes the Lord is speaking to Samuel. Samuel returns to bed and when the Spirit calls to him once more he is ready and says, “I'm listening, what do You want me to do?”

Have you been listening to the Spirit this week? Are you ready to be put to work?

Read today's passage at Biblegateway 1 Samuel 3:1-10