April 5 | Learning to Hear God

Today’s reading from 1 Samuel 1–3 and Luke 8:26–56 invites us to consider how God speaks in both quiet and powerful moments, and how we learn to recognize His voice over time. These passages highlight the formation of attentiveness in seasons that feel uncertain.In 1 Samuel 3, a time of spiritual quiet is interrupted by God calling Samuel, who initially does not recognize His voice. This moment reveals that hearing God is something that develops gradually, as we learn to respond with openness and readiness.In Luke 8, Jesus demonstrates His authority over darkness, sickness, and death, showing that God is actively at work even when situations seem overwhelming. These moments reveal a God who speaks and acts with power, even when understanding comes slowly.Together, these passages invite us to reflect on how we listen. They encourage us to remain attentive in quiet seasons and to trust that God is still speaking, forming us to recognize His voice more clearly over time.