Samuel Hears God's Call
Young Samuel is called by God in the quiet of night, marking the beginning of a prophetic ministry that would guide Israel for generations.
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Serving in the temple under Eli, Samuel experienced a mysterious call in the stillness of the night. Mistaking the voice for his mentor’s, he eventually learned that it was God speaking directly to him.
This divine encounter marked the start of Samuel’s prophetic ministry—a role that would see him anoint Israel’s first king and serve as a faithful intermediary between God and His people.
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Samuel’s call is a powerful reminder that God’s voice can reach us even in the silence of our everyday lives.