1 Samuel 3:7 NIV
[7] Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.
It says, Samuel did not yet know the LORD because the Word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. Did you catch that? In order to get to the LORD, you have to first receive the Word. The Word of the LORD was, is, and always will be Jesus (John 1). Even in the Old Testament before the new covenant the Son was the gateway to the LORD God. The Son was the gateway to the Trinity.
Jesus doesn’t just say He is the door for no reason. He doesn’t just claim to be the way to the Father just to do it. Jesus, the Word, has, is, and always will be the only path to eternal life. It’s the Word that changes us and therefore, it’s the Word that ushers us into the presence of the LORD. It’s what gives us an audience with God Almighty.
If you’re struggling to feel the presence of the LORD or see Him affect and change your life, start in His Word. Get to know who He is and what He has for you. Get to know His likes and dislikes. His characteristics. Get to know Him, just as you get to know a new friend, and watch your life change.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Go Through The Word.