Are You Listening?

When our hearts are out of tune with the Lord, our spiritual ears are plugged.  We cannot recognize God’s voice.

God’s Silence

• Verses 1-3

Samuel’s Call

• Verses 4-14
• The nation of Israel was in a time of spiritual darkness
  • The priesthood was corrupt
  • Everyone did what was right in their own eyes
  • There was no word from God
• It was during this time of spiritual chaos that God called Samuel

God Calls Again

• Verse 6
• And again in verses 8-9

Third Time’s a Charm

• Verse 10
• This was the key turning point in Samuel’s life

God’s Message to Samuel

• Verses 11-14

A Prophet Authenticated by God

• Verses 15-18

The Silence is Broken

• Verses 19-21

Conclusion & Application

• God desires to speak to us
• We don’t always hear very well
• God speaks to us primarily through His Word
• God is patient with us like He was with Samuel … HE WILL KEEP COMING BACK!