A few weeks ago I read about a lady who was shopping and felt compelled to buy a picture of Jesus holding a child. She said she heard God speaking to her to buy it as a gift for someone. She did - even though she had no idea who she would give it to.
A week or so later, an acquaintance of her's lost a child in a horrific accident. She knew this picture was for this woman and it brought this woman much comfort as a reminder that her child was with Jesus.
This story, makes me ponder how we should all be so compelled to act the minute we hear God speaking to us. Sometimes he is asking us to do easy things, like purchasing a picture, yet sometimes the things he is asking seem impossible.
I love to reflect on the many, many times that I've heard God speaking to me. I love the feeling - the quiet, how all other outside noise stops, how I hear the words more clearly than I've heard any other words.
I can reflect on those times when I've immediately done what God has told me to do - the easy stuff - and the perfect peace that comes from letting him be in control.
And, then there are the times when I don't want to listen - the hard stuff - and the knawing feeling that I'm not doing the right thing, the unsettlement, the struggle between my will and his.
I pray that I will listen more and do what is asked, everyday. After all, all it takes is a tiny bit of faith!
Keep the faith! Wendy
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