ODB: A Word From The Lord
February 19, 2012
God speaks through His Word to those who listen with their heart.
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 1930s and 1940s. 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 difficulties 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 Samuel, 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 C. McCasland
Source: Our Daily Bread
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The other challenge is this, more often than not, we want to hear what God has to say and make it as take part of our consideration. At least we show that we are considering God’s ways and a possible option.
The real test really comes when we wrestle with the application and that is where the rubber meets the road. We reason with our logic mindset and battle with our attitude. In fact, it is a health exercise as we allow God’s truth to challenge the way we think.
The willingness comes when we develop conviction in our hearts. Even though we may not comprehen or appreciate fully God’s word, we still have to obey whether we feel like it or not. I will do it so long my actions pleases the Lord.