Psalm 40 "Here am I , Lord; I come to do your will."

The perfect psalm to complement today's scripture from the first book of Samuel. For the second time since returning to ordinary time we have the familiar story of young Samuel and Eli.

Sleeping...waking

Listening...answering

Wise...novice

This scripture reminds us once again that God is persistent and patient. He keeps waking Samuel until finally Eli, in his wisdom, understands who is really calling Samuel.

Sometimes we all can benefit from a mentor or a spiritual director. Someone who perhaps is more intuned to the voice of God. Someone who can say to you, "Have you considered that God could be calling you?"

It is not enough to recognize the voice of the Lord. Your response is the important part. Samuel answers, "Speak, for you servant is listening." Samuel has no idea what the Lord has in mind for him.

It can be scary to allow the Lord to guide your life. Sometimes he leads you to places you would rather not go. Sometimes we choose to ignore the voice of the Lord even after we have heard.

That brings me back to psalm 40...I come to do your will. As Jesus goes about calling his apostles each in their own way proclaimed psalm 40...they got up and followed Jesus.

When you hear the voice of the Lord the least you can do is show up....

"Come, and you will see." John 1:39

This kaleidoscope image captures the spirit of hearing the voice of the Lord.

If you Come and See you will live in a better place.

The Light of Christ will fill your soul.