#soap # 1 Samuel 03 ## Title: The Beginning of Fellowship ## Scripture: (1 Samuel 3:10) Then the Lord came and stood nearby, calling as he had previously done, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel replied, “Speak, for your servant is listening!” (NET) ## Observation: God is calling out to us. He wants to have a relationship with us. This is why we exist. However, there are many things that stand in our way. Make a point to listen for God by reading His Word, listening to His Word, and being around people who do the same. When you do this, you’ll find your ear getting more and more accustomed to hearing His voice. He often speaks in a whisper, just loud enough to hear, but also just quiet enough to miss if you don’t pay attention. It mostly will come through His Word. So read and listen. ## Application: Read God’s Word every day with your ears open. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for speaking to us.