John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." NIV
Sometimes I feel like I'm auditioning for a comedy show as I stamp my feet to
create vibrations, wave my arms like a windmill, and shout as loudly as I can.
Yes, having 3 very elderly canines in the house who are all at one stage or
another of deafness and blindness makes for some interesting times and actions
as I seek to get their attention.
God is also known for employing some interesting attention getting actions in
regards to his people who often suffer from both spiritual blindness and
deafness.
"There the angels of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a
bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up." Exodus 3:2
NIV
"Then the LORD opened the donkey's mouth, and she said to Balaam, What have I
done to you to make you beat me these three times?" Numbers 22:28 NIV
"After the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak
over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said
to him, What are you doing here, Elijah?" 1 Kings 19:13 NIV
"But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a
dream and said, Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your
wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit." Matthew 1:20
NIV
"As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed
around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, Saul, Saul, why
do you persecute me?" Acts 9:4 NIV
Perhaps today God may be seeking to get our attention through various means and
actions. Why? Because he loves us and is prepared to do whatever is necessary to
give us every chance to hear and respond to his life changing love. A love which
opens the eyes of those who acknowledge it and allows them to see the purpose
and plan He has for their lives, each and every day. The real question however
is: how will we respond?
Prayer: Father God thank you that you love us so much that you are willing to
reach out in various and unconventional ways to get our attention. Open our
spiritual ears and eyes this day that we might see the wondrous plan you have
for us. In Christ's name we ask. Amen.
Lynne Phipps
Atlin, B.C.
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