Samuel Listens to God's Call

Samuel heard God calling his name in the darkness, but he thought it was Eli,

the old priest he served. Three times Samuel ran to Eli's room, confused and sleepy.

Finally, Eli realized something incredible was happening. God was speaking to a young boy.

Eli told Samuel to listen carefully next time and respond. When God called again,

Samuel's heart pounded as he whispered, I'm listening. God gave Samuel an important message

that night, one that would change everything. From that moment, Samuel became God's

messenger, proving that God doesn't just speak to the oldest or strongest.

He speaks to anyone with a listening heart. Even when we're young,