OCTOBER 18

1 Samuel 3:4-10, 19, 20

                                SAMUEL

Hannah was a godly woman who was sad as she was childless. In those days, childless couples, especially the woman, was deemed to be without God’s blessings as children were a blessing to the Israelites. She then prayed fervently, and pledged to the Lord that should she be blessed with a son, she’d dedicate the boy to the Lord’s service. In today’s context, it’d be going fulltime – be a preacher or a pastor.
So, little Samuel, at around 3 years old, was brought to live and work in the temple. Though young, Samuel was faithful, and liked by God and men (2:26). He was about 12 years old, when the Lord called him 4 times, as he was sleeping.
Dear reader, do you know how young Samuel answered the Lord? 3:10 tells us, “Speak; for thy servant heareth.” Samuel was ready to listen and obey God’s Word and when he grew up, he became the prophet and ruler of his people.
What was the secret to his life? Obedience. Dear child, you, too, may be a blessing to others. You may be just a child but you, too, can serve the Lord in many ways. Do you obey God and His word?
How can I serve the Lord? Put a (+) to the correct statements

(     ) Tell others about how the Lord Jesus died for their sins.
(     )  Invite my neighbor or friend to Sunday School.
(     )  Spend most of my free time watching TV or playing computer games.
(     )  Some Sundays I must stay home because I like to sleep late.
(     )  Memorize Bible verses to share with others.
(     )  Give tracts to my class-mates.
(     )  Lazy to attend Sunday School every Sunday.
(     )  Wait till I am 13 years old (or older) before I begin reading the Bible.

Thought: Do I want to serve the Lord now?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, guide me how to serve You not only in the church but wherever I may be. Let me start young, let me start today. In Jesus’ precious name - Amen.