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Talking Donkeys

  • 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? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 WEB.

    One morning, I was sitting in church listening to the guest speaker's monotone message. When to put it frankly, I became bored. I yawned, searched for the time, and wondered how long it would be before we could go home. I had served the Lord for a couple of decades, graduated seminary, and listened to a thousand sermons I liked better than this one. So I felt this particular speaker had nothing new to say that I hadn't already heard.

    While contemplating my boredom, I felt the Holy Spirit suddenly speak to me, and He wasn't happy about my attitude. 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 attention. I actually learned a couple of things during the rest of the service.

    I left church that day like a dog with his tail tucked between his legs, and I try to pay better attention when the Holy Spirit uses someone. If you're not careful, God can be standing right in front of you trying to tell you something, and you can dismiss Him.

    In Numbers 22:28, God spoke through a donkey to a stubborn prophet that wouldn't 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 full of the Holy Spirit that his face shown like that of an angel. Yet, highly religious people stopped up their ears and stoned him to death (Acts 7:15). We can miss God just as easily as they did if we aren't 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. We can become a modern-day pharisee. We know people for who they were, but God knows who they are today. He will use anyone willing. At least once, the Lord spoke to someone through a donkey. When He does that, we should listen. So if someone is sharing something, listen to what they are saying! You might learn something like I did.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please 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!

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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, please 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! ❤️
Apr 22
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

Apr 22
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Good morning to you.

Apr 22
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Good Morning 

Apr 22
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

Amen and open my heart to all you have for me Lord. Thank you Pastor for the gentle reminder.

Apr 22
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

Apr 22
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

Apr 22
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen,

Apr 22
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

Apr 22
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen.

Apr 22
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Yes Lord Jesus,  Amen 

Apr 22
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen, I am willing Father and listening 

Apr 22
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

Apr 22
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Holy Spirit open my ears to hear you when you are speaking to me. Thank you Pastor Dion for this reminder, Amen!

Apr 22
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

Apr 22
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Yeshua's name I pray this, Amen. 

Apr 22
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

So timely, Pastor Dion! God allowed me to experience this lesson AGAIN on Thursday. God is leading in ALL things, not only the obvious "religious" aspects of my life. Lord, thank you for fine-tuning my awareness and sharpening me. Amen

Apr 22
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Help me learn God Amen 

Apr 22
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

Apr 22
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Amen! I think we all need to hear this sometimes. We always need to keep our ears open and keep a good attitude to hearing God's Word. Some sermons are better than others, I will admit but all of them can teach us something so we have to listen with an open heart and an open mind. Ask God to show you what he wants you to hear and learn when you are not appreciating a sermon at church.

Apr 22
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen!!!  I'll no longer consider the former things that hold me back, but make a concentrated effort to look to the future that my Lord and God prepared for me, and live one day at a time with Him to guide me and direct me! I'll not try to live by my own understanding, even when things get tough and throw me out of balance, I'll lift up my eyes and look to Him where my help comes from!!! (h5)

Apr 23
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

Apr 23