1 Samuel 3:4 (NET) - The Lord called to Samuel, and he replied, “Here I am!”The Lord called to Samuel several times before Samuel responded to God.Initially, Samuel thought these calls came from Eli.It was Eli that first understood that the Lord was calling Samuel.He instructed Samuel to return and listen for the call once more and respond accordingly.The Lord called Samuel again.1 Samuel 3:10 (NET) - Then the Lord came and stood nearby, calling as he had previously done, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel replied, “Speak, for your servant is listening!”Something similar happened to Paul when he visited...
