Don't remember the former things, and don't consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now.
Don't you know it? Isaiah 43:18 WEBWhile sitting in church one morning listening to the speaker drone on, I yawned, searched for the time and wondered how long was left before we could go home. Having served the Lord a couple decades, graduated seminary, been baptized several times and ordained twice, I felt that this particular speaker had nothing new to say that I had not already heard.
As I was thinking about how bored I was, I felt the Holy Spirit suddenly speak to me and He said, 'Do you really know everything that I am going to say? Is there nothing new that I can teach you?' Chills ran down my neck, I sat up straight and started paying closer attention.
I actually learned a couple of things during the rest of the service. I left church that day like a little dog with his tail between his legs and I try to pay better attention when the Holy Spirit is using someone. God can be standing right in front of you, trying to tell you something, and you can miss Him.
In numbers 22:28 God spoke through a donkey to a stubborn prophet that would not listen. The religious leaders of the day missed the Messiah, even when He stood right in front of them. When Jesus spoke in His hometown of Nazareth, they tried to kill Him (Luke 4:28).
Stephen was so filled with the Holy Spirit that his face shown like that of an angel, and the religious leaders stopped up their ears and stoned him (Acts 7:15). Religion is always exclusive, while God is inclusive. God so loved the world, while we just love people who are like us. We can miss God just as easily as they did if are not willing to be teachable and keep an open mind.
It is easy to become cynical and believe that you are really smart when you have been around religion a long time. You know people for who they were, but God knows who they are today. and He will use anyone willing. At least once He spoke through a donkey, and when He does, we should listen. If someone is sharing something, listen to what they are saying! You might learn something, just like I did.
Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of the times that You have been trying to tell me something and I paid You no attention. Help me recognize when You are speaking to me and tune my ear to You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.Note: Good morning! For those who may have gotten behind on our weekly Bible Study, you can catch up at any time. Here is the link to the chapters in order:
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Great message!
Guide me. Amen
Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of the times that You have been trying to tell me something and I paid You no attention. Help me recognize when You are speaking to me and tune my ear to You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Yes please! Make it so easy that even I can recognize when you speak to me. Thank you Amen
AMEN!
Thank you Lord for your message; help me to keep my ears open so I can always be tuned into you! Amen!!
Amen.
Amen, Father help me to know and listen when you speak to me
Help us Jesus to listen to you and understand what you are telling us. Amen
Amen! :)
Amen. Perfect devotional! Father open my ears and mind to what You are saying to me.
Thank you!
That was a great devotion l really like it praise God for all are blessings
Thank you
Heavenly Father, I want to hear what You want me to hear. Open my ears so I won't miss what You want to tell me. In Jesus name I pray,Amen.
Thank you Pastor for this devotional .
Amen!
Amen and Amen! Thank you for this devotion!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father forgive me of the times that You have been trying to tell me something and I paid You no attention. Help me recognize when You are speaking to me and tune my ear to You. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Pastor atleast you have been in the service of the Lord for a long time and have substantial knowledge of His word so probably you could feel that way. But I must confess with my zero experience n no knowledge whatsoever I have felt that many time. Am ashamed but I must admit it. We sometimes think that just because we have 'read' it we 'know' it How foolish!
Thank you for sharing this Pastor. I have come to realise now that the word of God is so deep everytime you read the same scripture, it gives us a different meaning....