1. LISTEN UP Faith has an appetite.

2. 1 SAMUEL 3 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.

3. 1 SAMUEL 3 8 The Lord called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy.

4. 1 SAMUEL 3 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

5. 1 SAMUEL 3 10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, (CEV) “Speak. I am your servant. I am listening.”

6. 1 SAMUEL 3 An Invitation An Identity An Intention

7. 1 SAMUEL 3 God reveals His will to Samuel (11-14) Samuel chooses faith in God over fear (15-18) God’s will comes true (Ch. 4)

8. 1 SAMUEL 3 19 The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground. 21 The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word.

9. 1 SAMUEL 3 Faith requires a listening posture.

10. LISTENING POSTURE 1.Eye Contact

11. LISTENING POSTURE 1.Eye Contact 2.Body language

12. LISTENING POSTURE 1.Eye Contact 2.Body language 3.Intentionality

13. LISTENING POSTURE 1.Eye Contact 2.Body language 3.Intentionality 4.Identity

14. LISTENING POSTURE 1.Eye Contact 2.Body language 3.Intentionality 4.Identity 5.Practiced

15. Practice a listening posture.

16. HOW IS MY POSTURE? What can I do to regularly give God my undivided attention?

17. HOW IS MY POSTURE? What can I do develop an open body language towards God?

18. HOW IS MY POSTURE? How am I doing at limiting the other voices that are influencing and leading my life?

19. HOW IS MY POSTURE? How often do I position myself under God?

20. Practice a listening posture.