God Revealing Himself via His Word

He served the Lord even though revelation was rare...

“Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation.” [1]

He did not yet know the Lord. God’s Word was not yet revealed to him...

“Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, nor was the word of the Lord yet revealed to him.” [2]

Then, the Lord spoke his name and he responded...

“Now the Lord came, stood, and called as at other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel answered, ‘Speak, for Your servant hears.’” [3]

The Lord was with him and gave him the right words to say...

“So, Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.” [4]

The Lord continued to appear to Samuel and reveal Himself to Samuel via His Word...

“Then the Lord appeared again in Shiloh. For the Lord revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the Lord.” [5]

“Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing Yourself to us via Your Word that is recorded and preserved for us in the Bible. Thank You Jesus Son of God for removing the wall of separation between us and the Father via Your atoning sacrifice for our sins. Thank You Holy Spirit for deigning to dwell in us and for revealing the meaning of God’s Word for us.”

[1] 1 Samuel 3:1
[2] 1 Samuel 3:7
[3] 1 Samuel 3:10
[4] 1 Samuel 3:19
[5] 1 Samuel 3:21