Genesis 46 and Acts 22

This morning, I am studying Genesis 46 and Acts 22. In Genesis 46:2, God spoke to Jacob, and Jacob responded, “Here I am.” Then in Acts 22:7-8, God speaks to Paul. They both received instructions from God; they listened, trusted, and obeyed.

‘²And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, “Jacob! Jacob!” “Here I am,” he replied. ‘
Genesis 46:2

‘_⁷I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?’ ⁸ “‘‘Who are you, Lord?’ I asked. “‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,'” he replied. ‘
Acts 22:7-8

Jacob recognized the voice; Paul didn’t at first, but they both listened, trusted, and obeyed God.

Am I listening for God? When I hear from him, will I trust, obey, and follow his instructions?

I love the old hymn, Trust and Obey, and this girl can sing.

Lord, help me to listen, to hear your voice. Help me be attentive to your will and to trust and obey. Give me a deep desire to do your will on earth, as it is in Heaven.