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“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.”
Psalm 130:5-6
“I wait for you, O LORD; you will answer, O Lord my God.” Psalm 38:15
Key thought of the day
You’re never too young to start listening to what God has to say
Read 1 Samuel 3 first.
While the prophet Samuel was young, he lived in the Temple under the spiritual guidance of Eli. One night God called Samuel’s name, but he thought it was Eli. After this happened several times, Eli realized the truth and told Samuel to go back to bed and if he heard the voice again to respond by saying . . .
“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening!” 1 Samuel 3:9b
God did call and Samuel listened. This began a relationship with God that went on throughout Samuel’s life. In fact, in verse 19, it says, “The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his [God’s] words fall to the ground.”
At another point as Samuel was an old man, he addressed Israel: “I have been your leader from my youth until this day. Here I stand.” The people agreed that Samuel had led them with integrity and honor all his years, but it began when he was young.
It all started for Samuel when he made a connection with God at an early age. And he chose to continue to connect with Him daily throughout his life.
It’s tough being a Christian student today, isn’t it? You have to make a lot of choices about who you are and who you’re not. You have to try and follow God in a world that misunderstands Christianity and tolerates its principles less and less all the time.
What if, like Samuel, you:
- made a connection with God as a young person?
- declared, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening”?
- never let any of God’s words “fall to the ground” in your own life?
1. What are some of the reasons that prevent you from taking time to listen to God? Is it not enough time? Is God not clear enough? Are you afraid of what you might hear or hearing nothing at all?
Spend some time now and ask God to talk to you. Pen down whatever God reveals to you.
The annual See You At The Pole (SYATP) is back in Singapore! This event is happening on 8th August 2008 (may vary according to your school).
This year’s theme is “Connect” and the theme verse is 1 Samuel 3:9b “Speak, for your servant is listening!”.
Why “Connect”?
Coming together to pray for the nation and your school is important. However, praying is not only about coming to God to tell Him your requests but also a time to hear from Him, seek Him and know what is upon His heart. Like how Samuel at a young age learnt how to listen to God, you can do it too!
SYATP will be a great place to connect with God, connect with other believers and connect with your school in the name of Jesus Christ.
GATHER at your school’s flagpole. PRAY for your school, friends, families and the world. CONNECT as you listen to what He has to say to you.
If you need more information, feel free to leave a comment here or drop us an email at student.venture@yahoo.com.
In preparation for SYATP, we’ve also included a 7-day devotional guide. Use it to prepare your heart before gathering as one body of Christ to pray.
