". . . for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD." 1Samuel 3:21
I often read the Old Testament with wonder and amazement at the ways & means God revealed Himself to people. Burning bushes, Fire, Smoke, Gentle breezes, Dreams, Visions, and, as the Angel of the LORD (who i believe is Jesus). But here in the life of Samuel we see God using a means that is still His general & most common way of revealing Himself to men & women in our own day.
"He reveals Himself . . . by the word of the LORD."
Now that's a great reason to open our Bibles this day.