Many years ago, I had a speaker in town for an event. He was also a longtime friend. We had committed to attending a church service with one of our hosts for the event. They attended what would typically be labeled a very liberal church. I mentioned this to my friend in an almost apologetic way, thinking I should prepare him for the potential disappointment he might experience. He quietly turned to me and whispered, “No problem—I find God speaks to me wherever and whenever I’m willing to listen for Him.” Lesson learned. In his wisdom—as Solomon mentions in the verse—we serve a God who wants to talk to us. He desires to bring more light and truth into our minds and hearts. Our responsibility is to look expectantly and listen carefully for it. I followed my friend’s example and did, in fact, learn some things about God in that service. I admit I had to sift through certain elements, and at times, the learning came as a reaction to something that, thanks to His indwelling Spirit, I discerned was not accurate—yet it still pointed me toward what was true. Ultimately, the lesson from my friend’s example was the greatest insight of the morning, and I thanked God for the powerful truth I learned. Today, look for God everywhere He takes you. #BeTheEdge
“even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.” Psalms 139:10 NIV
