Cdshugard

Samuel was a well known priest and prophet in his time. Anything he said was directly attributed to the Lord. When he anointed David it was made "official" that God had chosen David as the next king. The Holy Sprit in the O.T. only came for a specific reason, season and purpose. In David case it was to fortify his relationship with the Lord and lead him in becoming a great king with a eternal promise that his bloodline would save all mankind. His success was directed by his willingness to be obedient to the Law of Moses and his loving the Lord with all his heart. The gift of the Holy Sprit to all believers leads us in all matters of our heart and soul.

Listening patiently is always a problem for me. I used to anticipate and charge ahead of what I consider the correct answer but as I'm getting older I'm finding it a little easier for me. But I still have to stop and remember that God is in control and ask him to reveal His will. Praying for guidance and reading His Holy Word is the 1st step then being quiet and receptive to His answer. We have to listen! For years I have struggled to know when God is speaking to me; debating if I really understand what I feel is His answer or whether I have misunderstood. However I have made strides in my walk (getting into the meat) with devotions, prayer, seeking and communing with the Lord and even watching specifically my present and past Godly pastors teaching and preaching on the internet.