Reflect: Reflect for a moment on the word LISTEN. Does this word remind you of school where students are continuously being reminded to LISTEN? Can you think of any particular time or place where it was absolutely imperative that you LISTEN with every bit of your concentration? How difficult is to LISTEN over the noise & busyness & hustle & bustle of the Christmas season?
Read: In 1 Samuel 3:10 we read about Samuel hearing God’s voice for the 1st time: “The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”
Picture: So, picture yourself, lying in your bed at night. You’ve just about drifted off into the most satisfying, comfortable, peaceful sleep ever, when suddenly you’re woken up by a voice. The voice seems to be saying, “LISTEN.” You are suddenly very alert and aware of the sound of your heart beating. You listen even more closely. You realize that God is with you. Not just above you in the heavens, but right there with you, close enough to touch and you can hear His voice. What is He saying to you? Is He singing songs over you? Is He assuring you of His love? Is He telling you ancient stories of His faithfulness? LISTEN closely.
Pray: Heavenly Father. I long to hear Your voice and to know You more deeply than ever. Help me to LISTEN more carefully for Your voice and to respond faithfully to Your calling. Help me to hear You above the sounds and distractions of the Christmas season.
Celebrate: Today, celebrate the One-on-one relationship you have with God by taking time to be silent and LISTEN!
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