God's Four Calls: Salvation, Study, Sanctification, and Service "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 When Samuel heard God call his name, it was not a one-time event. God called Samuel repeatedly four times in total. Each call emphasized God's purpose and plan for Samuel's life. Because Samuel was still young and inexperienced, he did not immediately recognize the voice of God. Instead, he assumed Eli was calling him and repeatedly ran to his mentor for instruction. Although Eli's physical eyesight was growing dim, he possessed enough spiritual wisdom to recognize that God was calling Samuel into a greater purpose. Eli instructed Samuel that the next time he heard the voice, he should respond, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." Samuel's willingness to listen positioned him to receive divine direction and fulfil...
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