Samuel

I was reading about little Samuel hearing the voice of God but not knowing who it was. When he heard the voice but didn’t see anyone, he went to Eli for guidance. Eli, old and tired, sent the little boy back to bed.

After a while Eli realized God was calling little Samuel and finally gave the little boy some advise. I think there are many Samuel’s out there looking for guidance from adults they respect. But sometimes we’re too busy and tired.

This also applies to prayer. As believers, we need to seek someone we trust to pray for and with us, so this means we must trust each other.
Little Samuel went to Eli for help and guidance. Eli was too tired and sent him away. Little Samuel kept hearing a voice and kept coming back to Eli until Eli realized what was going on. I think if Eli had taken the boy and prayed with him at that very moment things would have gone much better, especially for Eli.

As believers, we need to rely on each other for strength. We need to pray and encourage one another, in confidence. We must pray as a church body and for one another individually.

Like little Samuel there might be someone, chosen by God, to deliver a message and asking for your prayers and advice. We need to be receptive to this. I love it when young people share their needs with me. I always try to see them through God’s eyes and motivate them to seek Him through prayer. Holy Spirit will always inspire them and us if we are willing.

I’m seeing a movement among our youth and we must be receptive to this. God wants to do something big with our youth. Let’s unite in prayer for His will for this generation. Ask Him to give us a willing heart and eyes to see them through His precious eyes.
Let’s look at our young ones through Jesus’ eyes. Some may be like Samuel, hearing a voice calling them. Some may try looking for guidance once, maybe twice. But some may give up after the first time. Let’s keep our eyes open and be more willing to listen and pray with these people. I know we will see so much potential. It is exciting to know God is at work in our youth.