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That Familiar Voice

Posted by Dion Todd August 29th, 2024 1,427 Views 29 Comments

Yahweh called Samuel again the third time. He arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; for you called me." Eli perceived that Yahweh had called the child. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down. It shall be, if he calls you, that you shall say, 'Speak, Yahweh; for your servant hears.' " So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Yahweh came, and stood, and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" Then Samuel said, "Speak; for your servant hears." 1 Samuel 3:8-10 WEB.

It was dark in the Tabernacle except for the flickering light of the lamp of God, which burned from evening to morning. The young boy Samuel was lying on his bed when God suddenly called him by name. He got up and ran to his mentor, Eli, the high priest, who was sleeping down the hall.

Samuel woke him up and said, "Here I am!" Samuel thought it was Eli who had called him. Eli told him that he did not call him and to lie back down. The Lord called to Samuel three times like that. Each time, Samuel thought it was Eli calling and ran to him with, "Here I am."

After Samuel woke him up for the third time, Eli realized it was the Lord calling him. So he told Samuel to lie back down and, if he heard the voice again, say, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." Samuel did as Eli instructed, and the Lord told him many things that would soon change in Israel. Something important to note about this story is that Samuel thought the voice of the Lord, the One he heard speaking to him, was that of Eli, his mentor.

I have often found that the Lord will speak to me through a familiar voice like that in my own life. It may be something that a mentor or a pastor once told me. A certain teaching or song may come to my mind at just the right time. It can seem so natural that it's easy to miss, and we may not even recognize that the Lord is speaking to us until things start to change. You may feel that you just remember something. Yet later, it is easy to see it was Him guiding us all along.

"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you." (John 14:26).

During your day, be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and listen for that small "familiar" voice. We have all heard it, but most of us don't recognize Him. The voice nudging you to do the right thing is the one. It just may be that the Lord wants to tell you something, and a timely word from the Holy Spirit changes everything.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand and teach me to know when it is You. I really want to know Your voice and to follow You closer. I want to walk and talk with You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Dear Heavenly Father, may I hear daily everything You have for me. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

3 months ago


Amen and Amen, this I pray!!! Oh Lord, dear Heavenly Father, may I always hear Your voice and may I always be sensitive to the gentle nudging of the Holy Spirit, may I be still enough to hear YOUR familiar voice, in the name of Jesus I ask and pray, AMEN!!!πŸ™




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Yes Lord, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.




Post from Richard Mondello

3 months ago


In Lord Yeshua's name, Amen.




Post from Bella Colliander

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, I want to walk and talk with you everyday. Amen!πŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen Lord.




Post from Scott Riegelmann

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Heavenly Father Please Speak To Me In A Way That I Understand And Know That It’s You Talking To Me And No One Else Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Lynn Brown

3 months ago

Good morning 🌞


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

3 months ago

Good morning,Yvette πŸ˜€!



Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand and teach me to know when it is You. I really want to know Your voice and to follow You closer. I want to walk and talk with You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand and teach me to know when it is You. I really want to know Your voice and to follow You closer. I want to walk and talk with You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Bill Fair

Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


amen




Post from Suzanne Russell

3 months ago


This is so needed! People are not being taught like they used to be! Thanks for filling in the gaps and also teaching others for the first time! God is definitely in this ministry! Thanks to you, Dion and Sylvia!




Post from Sandy Neff

Sandy Neff commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Yes praise God, I want to hear his voice, I need guidance and direction for things coming up. In Jesus precious name AMEN!!!




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Lord please stay with me today and speak to me and through me. I need you in my life. In Jesus name I pray Amen πŸ™πŸ»




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ™!!




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Father, I am starting to recognize more how you speak with me, it is a blessing! Your word is solid as rock. I'm the name of Jesus, Amen!




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand and teach me to know when it is You. I really want to know Your voice and to follow You closer. I want to walk and talk with You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand and teach me to know when it is You. I really want to know Your voice and to follow You closer. I want to walk and talk with You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Holy Spirit,You are welcome here.




Post from Linda Clark

Linda Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen❣️ yes please dear Lord Jesus ❣️please that I would have ears to hearπŸ’–




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Wanda Pennington

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, please speak to me in a way that I understand and teach me to know when it is You. I really want to know Your voice and to follow You closer. I want to walk and talk with You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Help me to be more obedient to Your voice, Amen




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: That Familiar Voice

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

3 months ago


Amen






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