Listening to hear
"Seeing many things, but you do not observe; Opening the ears, but he does not hear" Isaiah 42:20 As I read the story of young Samuel (1 Samuel 3: 1-10 from the Bible), I ponder both about this young boy's privelege for God to call him personally by name as well as the advice for discernment and response the elderly Eli gave the boy. As you might read on, the boy promptly and completely responded...and the rest as they say, is history! I have my own turmoils in hearing, discerning and responding to God's voice. Often, in times of life time decision making and sometimes even for little steps in life, I have sought to hear God's voice. He has directed me in choosing my career, life partner, place of work and even the nature and level (promotions!) within my career path. Mostly, I have found God speaking to me directly and personally through the Bible. There have been many instances during Bible study and prayer when verses have "popped out" and ...