The Boy Who Listened to God

Title: The Boy Who Listened at Night Samuel was just a kid, maybe not much older

than you. He lived in God’s house, helping the priest Eli with chores—sweeping

floors, lighting lamps, and learning about God. One quiet night,

Samuel was lying in bed. The lamp was still glowing. Everything was peaceful.

Then Samuel heard a voice: “Samuel… Samuel…” He jumped up and ran to Eli.

“Here I am! You called me!” But Eli said, “I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.”

Samuel lay down again. “Samuel… Samuel…” He hurried to Eli again.

Still, Eli hadn’t called him. After the third time,