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Shama’ the Hebrew word for hearing also means to listen and obey. It is not enough to simply catch with our ear’s tiny bits of sound particles our brain synthesizes into words, we must obey. That is the hard part, I am not always great at the obedience piece. Forgive me, Lord!
We have a beautiful illustration of shama’ in 1 Samuel 3:1-21 when the Lord is calling Samuel. Random fact of the day when you see LORD written in all caps in the Old Testament this is a reference to Yahweh.
10 Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”
And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”
1 Samuel 3:10 NKJV
I can feel the humble love and deep power in those five simple words, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”
I pray that you not only hear the message God is speaking into your heart but you shama’ the message. That you listen and obey. Take five minutes from this day, quiet your mind and call out to God, “Speak, for Your servant hears” and then fortify your heart for the reply and be prepared to walk boldly in your faith. You are deeply loved by an adoring Father in Heaven, serve Him.
-Amen
May the words that flow from me Lord be filled with Your message and when I am obedient may they be backed by the Holy Spirit. When I serve righteously let none of the words, I utter in praise of You fall to the ground. Help me to craft every word, may they pierce hearts and refresh weary souls. This gift is Yours; God I simply aim to use it for your glory.