Homilist 1 Samuel 3:10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for your servant hears. In order to distinguish the voice and message of God there is requisite — I. A DISENGAGED MIND. When the attention is absorbed by one object there is no room for another. II. AN UNBIASSED INTELLIGENCE. Our own selfishness, conceit, and prejudice, both collectively and individually combine to prevent our hearing and regarding the truth, in its fulness and entirety. We want to speak and argue, as well as hear. III. AN EARNEST EXPECTATION. IV. A SENSE OF HUMILITY. "Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth." This implies that we hear in order to do. God will never give His counsel to the haughty and the proud. V. A PERSONAL INDIVIDUAL COMMUNION. It is the want of the personal union to God that keeps us in the dark and hides His light from our souls. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. |
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