Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for Your servant is listening." -1 Samuel 3:10

God comes to you, stands in your presence, and speaks to you. Where does He do this? In Church, where His Word is preached and His benefits given bodily through ears, eyes, and mouth.

God comes to you, stands in your presence, and speaks to you. How does He do this? Through His called and ordained servants of the Word.

God comes to you, stands in your presence, and speaks to you. What does He say? Your name as it is comprehended in His Name through Holy Baptism, and His Name as it is your eternal salvation.

Since you were dead in trespasses and sin, He forgives your sin and leads you in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake, not because His name is in need of polishing up, but because His name is holy.

Thanks be to God through our Lord Jesus Christ that He comes, stands in your midst, and speaks as He did to his servant Samuel, so that you may take hold of Him by faith and He abide in you to strengthen and sustain you at all times and in all places by His perfect work in Christ Jesus.
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