My Companion,
We all travel through life in a very hurried pace. Sometimes we can
attend religious services, sometimes, we cannot. However, we can
always take a few minutes to thank God for allowing us to be here, and
to serve our respective Grand Bodies.
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Scripture Lesson
Read 1 Samuel 3:1-10
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Thought
A group of pastors who I worked with had just sat down to lunch. As was our custom when a meal was on the table, we held hands to say grace. As I did so, inwardly I heard God say to me, "Go to see Mr. Henry -- now!" I hesitated for a few moments and then told the ministers that I had to leave. I explained why; then I left. They were upset and found it hard to accept my leaving at that very moment, in the middle of prayer.
I ran down the street to Mr. Henry's house. I ran up on the porch and rang the doorbell. There was no reply. I went to the back door and knocked. Still no reply. I opened the kitchen door and shouted, "May I come in?" Then I heard a muffled sound from inside the house.
When I entered the parlor, I saw Mr. Henry on the floor, unable to move. He looked up at me and said, "Where have you been? I have been praying for you to come for half an hour!"
That experience made me wonder how many other times I may have failed to hear God's voice. I am glad I was obedient to God's nudging that day.
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