The Adventure of Little Samuel and the Whispering Wind
Based on 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Once upon a time, in a peaceful village, there lived a boy named Samuel. He was a kind-hearted boy who loved to help others. He lived with Eli, the high priest, in a big, old temple.
Samuel had a very special job. Every night, he made sure the temple’s lamps stayed lit. One night, after making sure everything was in order, the young lad snuggled into his bed. Just as he was about to drift off to sleep, he heard a gentle whisper, “Samuel, Samuel.”
Thinking it was Eli, Samuel jumped out of bed and ran to his mentor. “Here I am, Eli! You called me.” Eli, rubbing his eyes, shook his head. “I didn’t call you, my boy. Go back to bed.” So, he went back to his cozy bed.
But soon, the whisper came again, “Samuel, Samuel.” He ran back to Eli’s room, more confused this time. “Here I am! You called me!” Eli, still half-asleep, replied, “I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.” Feeling puzzled but obedient, Samuel returned to his room.
For the third time, the whisper came, “Samuel, Samuel.” Samuel hurried back to Eli. By now, Eli realized something very important. This wasn’t just any whisper. It was God calling Samuel. Eli gently said, “Go back and lie down. If you hear the voice again, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.‘”
Excited and a little nervous, Samuel went back to bed. As he lay there, he heard the whisper again, “Samuel, Samuel.” This time, Samuel sat up and said, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
And God spoke to Samuel, giving him a very special message. He listened carefully, knowing that this was something important.
The next day, Samuel shared God’s message with Eli.
Eli listened and understood that Samuel had been chosen by God to be a prophet. From that day on, Samuel grew up with a strong faith and always listened to God’s voice.
The Lesson of the Whispering Wind
Years passed, and Samuel became a great prophet, helping and guiding people with God’s wisdom. He always remembered the night he heard the whispering wind and how it changed his life.
Moral of the Story:
Listening is important. Just like Samuel, we need to be ready to hear God’s voice in our lives. Sometimes, it may come as a gentle whisper, and we need to be attentive and willing to respond.
What Does Samuel’s Story Teach?
In the end, this story teaches us to listen carefully, whether it’s to our parents, friends, or God. Sometimes, the most important messages come as gentle whispers, and we need to be ready to hear them. So, the next time you hear a whisper, think of Samuel and be ready to listen.
Remember: God’s messages can come at any time, and just like Samuel, we need to be prepared to say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
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