“And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.” 1 Samuel 3:10

“For thy servant heareth.” When you are in prayer with God, do you spend more time speaking or listening? Most Christian’s prayer time consist mainly of them telling God their problems, asking Him for answers, giving Him their request. Very little time is spent actually listening to Him. We don’t wait in prayer long enough for Him to give us our answer, show us His will, speak peace to our hearts, give us instruction, reveal more of Himself to us.

Samuel never would have known God’s plan for Israel, and himself, had he not listened. As he did, the Lord spoke to him. Even our beloved Savior Jesus had to spend time listening to the Father. “For all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” (John 15:15b) How else would He have known what to do? How else could He have accomplished the Father’s will in His life?

Listening is key if you expect an answer. If you are wondering why you aren’t getting an answer; if you don’t know what to do; if you are in confusion; if you don’t have guidance; perhaps it’s because you aren’t waiting to hear what He is saying so you’ll know. When we call on Him, we have the promise that He will answer us. (Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3) Most of us just don’t give Him the chance to answer. Is that you this morning? That could be the answer to your problem this morning— wait and listen.

Have a great day. Who does all the talking when you pray to God, and who does all the listening?
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Posted Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 at 8:35 pm in Seeds Of Faith.