OCTOBER 18, 1 Samuel 3:4-10, 19, 20 

Hannah was a godly woman who was sad as she was childless. In those days, married women who are without child were deemed to be without God’s blessing. She then prayed fervently, and pledged to the Lord that should she be blessed with a son, she would dedicate her son to serve the Lord fulltime.

So, little Samuel, at around 3 years old, was brought to live and work in the temple. Though young, Samuel was faithful, and favoured by God and men (1 Samuel 2:26). He was about 12 years old, when the Lord called him 4 times, as he was sleeping.

Dear children, do you know how young Samuel answered the Lord? 1 Samuel 3:10 tells us he answered this way, “Speak; for thy servant heareth.” Samuel was ready to listen and obey God’s Word and when he grew up, he became a 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?

Thought: Do I want to serve the Lord now?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me to learn to serve Thee diligently starting from today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.