The First Book of Samuel
Chapter 3
¹ Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 1)
Oh God, my Father welcome to the New Year 2019, even though for You it is not a new year but one among many others. I pray that this year be inspired by visions and by Your Word, for we are currently under the spirit of Christmas alcohol, excessive food intake and may be totally alienated of Your presence. I pray that throughout this Year You make Your presence really felt Amen in order to shake us out of our alienation and back to reality Amen. Thank You, Jesus.
² At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see was lying down in his room; ³ the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verses 2 to 3)
Oh God my Father, the body that we have is conditioned by time, however, the flame of faith is not conditioned, my physical eyes are also limited hower thanks to You the eye of faith is still in good condition.
⁴ Then the LORD called "Samuel! Samuel! and he said, "Here I am! ⁵ and ran to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, " I did not call, lie down again." So he went and lay down.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verses 4 to 5)
Oh God my Father, many times we get confused re who is calling us, and whom to listen and pay attention to. The world gives us many calls and many answers, however, they are not always the right ones, It is only You who can give us the right answers and a clear direction. Right now I am praying for such a direction. I want a new meaning and purpose to life, especially now that my status has legally changed. I would like to know which way to take amen.
⁶ The LORD called again, "Samuel" Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, my son; lie down again."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 6)
Oh God, my Father, we are so bombarded with voices, that it is not always easy to realize if the call is from You or from the world. Even I had a call which beyond doubt I know it was from You, however, the world did not accept this and nobody believed me. I pray that next time You call me again make it so credible that there would be no chances of its being contested Amen.
⁷ Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 7)
Oh God my Father when You revealed Yourself to me and gave me my call to leave everything and follow You I was in the beginning of my spiritual conversion. I was still a baby in my knowledge of Your Word. Now that You have made me more mature I am ready to be used by You for work in the kingdom if this is Your will Amen.
⁸ The LORD called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 8)
Oh God my beloved Father, like Samuel You called me to follow You, however unlike Samuel I have no carnal witnesses of this calling which is still within me. You are my only witness, however, if You have anything in mind for me, You would need to speak for me by means of other witnesses or else my calling shall remain hidden and will die with me Amen.
⁹ Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening." So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 9)
Oh God, my Father You choose to call us at different times in our lives. You called me when I was 18 years old, and You are still calling me today to follow You in Your ways. I pray that like Samuel I will always be responsive to Your calling Amen.
¹⁰ Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, "Samuel! Samuel! And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 10)
Oh God my Father, when You called me I was left without words, I was completely shocked. Even though it was a one time call I treasure the moment, however, I believe that in different situations You are still calling, however, I may not always be listening. I pray to never lose one word that You tell me Amen.
¹¹ Then the LORD said to Samuel, "See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears tingle. ¹² On that day I will fulfil against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. ¹³ For I have told him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verses 11 to 13)
Oh God my Father in the Roman Catholic Church many things are being done that are not according to Your will. Priests are preaching racist ideas and are stimulating people against migrants portraying them as an enemy or a national threat. The Archbishop is not restraining such people which is giving a negative image on the Roman Catholic Church at large Amen. Justice Jesus. The Church of today is not the same as before. Many people attend out of habit and not to be condemned by others, Amen.
¹⁴ Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering forever."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 14)
Oh God my Father, I hope and pray, that You will not consider my separation as being a sin against me forever. I know that You love me and will forgive me my sins, however, this crossed my mind. I pray that You give consolation to my soul regarding this issue Amen.
¹⁵ Samuel lay there until morning: then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 15)
Oh God my Father many times sharing bad news with someone is not a happy task to do especially when the news is really bad, however, sharing the good news of Your Kingdom is to be done with faith and courage Amen.
¹⁵ Samuel lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. ¹⁶ But Eli called Samuel and said, "Samuel, my son," He said, "Here I am." ¹⁷ Eli Said, "What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 15 to 17)
Oh God, my Father many times we end up in delicate situations where we are in doubt what to say if we should say something. In our minds we may end up feeling tense about the situation, however, at the right time You manage the situation by creating the ideal circumstances and at times we may need to disclose nothing at all. I thank You for intervening on my behalf many times Amen.
¹⁸ So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. Then he said, "It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 18)
Blessed are those my God and Father who is able to discern Your voice and Your will from that of the world and obey it. I pray that I become one of such people Amen.
¹⁹ As Samuel grew up, the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. ²⁰ And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the LORD. ²ⁱ The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verses 19 to 21)
Oh God my Father, every time I join You in prayer on the Word of God, the Bible, You teach me something new about Yourself, myself and about the world and my behaviour towards it. I thank You for this long-lasting relationship Amen.
I would like to end this third chapter of the First Book of Samuel with the following prayer:-
Open our ears oh God my Father so that we may always be available to listen to all that You want to share with us. May our lives be based on Your Word and not simply on science and technology that is dominating our material world. May this Christmas renew the flame of faith that is burning in our souls Amen. Thank You Jesus.
² At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see was lying down in his room; ³ the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verses 2 to 3)
Oh God my Father, the body that we have is conditioned by time, however, the flame of faith is not conditioned, my physical eyes are also limited hower thanks to You the eye of faith is still in good condition.
⁴ Then the LORD called "Samuel! Samuel! and he said, "Here I am! ⁵ and ran to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, " I did not call, lie down again." So he went and lay down.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verses 4 to 5)
Oh God my Father, many times we get confused re who is calling us, and whom to listen and pay attention to. The world gives us many calls and many answers, however, they are not always the right ones, It is only You who can give us the right answers and a clear direction. Right now I am praying for such a direction. I want a new meaning and purpose to life, especially now that my status has legally changed. I would like to know which way to take amen.
⁶ The LORD called again, "Samuel" Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, my son; lie down again."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 6)
Oh God, my Father, we are so bombarded with voices, that it is not always easy to realize if the call is from You or from the world. Even I had a call which beyond doubt I know it was from You, however, the world did not accept this and nobody believed me. I pray that next time You call me again make it so credible that there would be no chances of its being contested Amen.
⁷ Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 7)
Oh God my Father when You revealed Yourself to me and gave me my call to leave everything and follow You I was in the beginning of my spiritual conversion. I was still a baby in my knowledge of Your Word. Now that You have made me more mature I am ready to be used by You for work in the kingdom if this is Your will Amen.
⁸ The LORD called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 8)
Oh God my beloved Father, like Samuel You called me to follow You, however unlike Samuel I have no carnal witnesses of this calling which is still within me. You are my only witness, however, if You have anything in mind for me, You would need to speak for me by means of other witnesses or else my calling shall remain hidden and will die with me Amen.
⁹ Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening." So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 9)
Oh God, my Father You choose to call us at different times in our lives. You called me when I was 18 years old, and You are still calling me today to follow You in Your ways. I pray that like Samuel I will always be responsive to Your calling Amen.
¹⁰ Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, "Samuel! Samuel! And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 10)
Oh God my Father, when You called me I was left without words, I was completely shocked. Even though it was a one time call I treasure the moment, however, I believe that in different situations You are still calling, however, I may not always be listening. I pray to never lose one word that You tell me Amen.
¹¹ Then the LORD said to Samuel, "See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears tingle. ¹² On that day I will fulfil against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. ¹³ For I have told him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verses 11 to 13)
Oh God my Father in the Roman Catholic Church many things are being done that are not according to Your will. Priests are preaching racist ideas and are stimulating people against migrants portraying them as an enemy or a national threat. The Archbishop is not restraining such people which is giving a negative image on the Roman Catholic Church at large Amen. Justice Jesus. The Church of today is not the same as before. Many people attend out of habit and not to be condemned by others, Amen.
¹⁴ Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering forever."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 14)
Oh God my Father, I hope and pray, that You will not consider my separation as being a sin against me forever. I know that You love me and will forgive me my sins, however, this crossed my mind. I pray that You give consolation to my soul regarding this issue Amen.
¹⁵ Samuel lay there until morning: then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 15)
Oh God my Father many times sharing bad news with someone is not a happy task to do especially when the news is really bad, however, sharing the good news of Your Kingdom is to be done with faith and courage Amen.
¹⁵ Samuel lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. ¹⁶ But Eli called Samuel and said, "Samuel, my son," He said, "Here I am." ¹⁷ Eli Said, "What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 15 to 17)
Oh God, my Father many times we end up in delicate situations where we are in doubt what to say if we should say something. In our minds we may end up feeling tense about the situation, however, at the right time You manage the situation by creating the ideal circumstances and at times we may need to disclose nothing at all. I thank You for intervening on my behalf many times Amen.
¹⁸ So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. Then he said, "It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him."
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verse 18)
Blessed are those my God and Father who is able to discern Your voice and Your will from that of the world and obey it. I pray that I become one of such people Amen.
¹⁹ As Samuel grew up, the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. ²⁰ And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the LORD. ²ⁱ The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
(The First Book of Samuel Chapter 3 verses 19 to 21)
Oh God my Father, every time I join You in prayer on the Word of God, the Bible, You teach me something new about Yourself, myself and about the world and my behaviour towards it. I thank You for this long-lasting relationship Amen.
I would like to end this third chapter of the First Book of Samuel with the following prayer:-
Open our ears oh God my Father so that we may always be available to listen to all that You want to share with us. May our lives be based on Your Word and not simply on science and technology that is dominating our material world. May this Christmas renew the flame of faith that is burning in our souls Amen. Thank You Jesus.
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