Communication In Relationship - August 2, 2026

<p><strong>Calling: Keeping, Finding, Growing</strong></p><p><strong>Communication In Relationship</strong></p><p><strong>Bobby Humes</strong></p><p><strong>Today&#39;s Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:4-10 NIV</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>1 Samuel 3:4-10 NIV</strong></p><p>Then the Lord called Samuel. Samuel answered, “Here I am.” And he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” But Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down. Again the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” “My son,” Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. A third time the Lord called, “Samuel!” 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. 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. The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>1 Samuel 3:1 NIV</strong></p><p>In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>1 Samuel 3:7 NIV</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>John 1:1-3 NIV</strong></p><p>In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Isaiah 55:11 NIV</strong></p><p>so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.</p><p> </p><p><strong>2 Timothy 3:16 NIV</strong></p><p>All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.</p><p> </p><p><strong>John 1:7 NIV</strong></p><p>He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Revelations 3:20 NIV</strong></p><p>Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.</p><p> </p><p><strong>James 4:8-10 NIV</strong></p><p>Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wa