A Special Boy in God’s House
There was a boy named Samuel. He lived in God’s house. A kind priest named Eli took care of him.
Samuel helped Eli every day. He cleaned, swept, and listened.
One night, something amazing happened.
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A Voice in the Night
Samuel was sleeping in his bed. He heard someone call,
“Samuel!”
He jumped up and ran to Eli.
“Here I am,” he said.
But Eli said, “I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.”
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It happened again. Then a third time.
Eli understood now. “It’s God,” Eli said. “Next time say, ‘Speak, Lord. I’m listening.’”
Samuel went back to bed. The voice came again.
Samuel said,
“Speak, Lord. I’m listening.”
God was happy. He gave Samuel a message.
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Samuel Becomes a Prophet
After that night, Samuel listened to God always. He obeyed.
He grew up strong and kind. Everyone knew Samuel spoke the truth.
When the people needed help, they listened to him.
He became one of God’s best prophets.
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What Can You Learn?
You don’t have to be big to hear God. Samuel was a child—and God spoke to him.
You can listen too. Be still. Be ready.
Would you say, “Speak, Lord. I’m listening”?
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Moral of the Story
God speaks to those who listen.
Samuel was just a boy, but he heard God’s voice because he was ready and quiet.
Bible Verse for Kids
1 Samuel 3:10 – “Speak, Lord. I’m listening.”
This is what Samuel said when God called him.
FAQs
Samuel was a boy who grew up to be a prophet of God.
He lived in God’s house with a priest named Eli.
God called his name while he was sleeping.
He said, “Speak, Lord. I’m listening.”
He became a prophet and helped lead God’s people.
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