Hearing God's Vision

In the first two chapters of 1 Samuel, we see something of the hearts of several key spiritual leaders in Israel.  Eli’s sons, in particular, were engaging in detestable practices, as I described in my previous blog (“Staying Pure”). Is it any wonder that God refrained from entrusting His words to those who were untrustworthy in their actions (1 Sam. 3:1)? Perhaps, there is a principle here for leaders today. When sin comes between God and us, we are much less likely to hear His vision for our lives and ministries. The solution: A lifestyle of surrender, repentance and obedience. It’s a hard trail to climb, but absolutely essential if we want to hear God’s vision and have the capacity to live and lead according to His plans.