Keep Watch

Ps.73:^16-17 [MSG] “When I tried to figure it out, all I got was a splitting headache until I entered the sanctuary of God.  Then I saw the whole picture.” [emphasis added]

This was someone that was really confused about the world; confused about how wicked people are rich, and good people are poor. But all he got in return was a splitting headache. When you try to figure out the positives and negatives in your life all by yourself, you will just give yourself a headache. But this same person got into God’s Presence and clarity came with no headache. God shows us the whole picture in His Presence. What is that thing that will take you to the next level or the riddle that you need to solve? Ask God and watch Him answer you.

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, David, Peter, Paul, Mary, John, and Ananias; they all saw visions, images from God. Go ahead and ask God for something specific, a specific question [even right now] and write it down. James 1:^5-6 [LB] “If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him, and He will gladly tell you, for He is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him…  But when you ask Him, be sure that you really expect Him to tell you…” [emphasis added]. Sometimes when we ask God, we are not really sure we want to hear the answer.

God speaks to you through dreams, visions, impressions, and sometimes the gentle whisper. However, it may not even be in the place of prayer. Sometimes, after pouring your heart out to God in prayer, you do not get a word. But you trust God nonetheless and then while you are driving, you hear God speak. It could even be while you are washing dishes that His voice comes to you. God is not limited to your place of prayer alone. While He will speak to you in your place of prayer or worship but sometimes He does not.

This is why you and I have to keep watch – watching out for what He would say to us. Hearing God is a fellowship that you have to keep open.

Prayer [song]: As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after thee. You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship You. You alone are my strength, my shield. To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heat’s desire and I long to worship You. Amen!