08.25.08
Speaks to us, God does
I know, it kind of sounds like Yoda giving Luke Skywalker some advise, but I truly believe that God talks to us. How God speaks to each one of us will differ as everyone’s walk is different. Only Moses got the burning bush. Noah got a rainbow. I believe that God speaks to us in many ways. It may be through the Scripture, through an experience, through other people, or some for of direct connection.
Case in point, one of my kids and I were traveling down the highway discussing things along the way. My child asked me if I thought God was real. I said yes I believe that God is very real. “Well, how do you know?” was the counter question. “Well, God has spoken to me and he speaks to all who will listen.” At this point, I told my child of several of the experiences I encountered over my years in relationship with Christ. Still struggling with doubt, my child said, “You know, sometimes I wonder if God is really out there.” Before I could reply, I then heard my child say “You have got to be kidding me.” I asked , “What do you mean?”
A big truck had come into my child’s sight. On the front of the truck, was a giant, glowing cross. As soon as the words of doubt had come out of my child’s mouth, this truck came into my child’s view. I never saw the truck, but my child did. It was a powerful message to my child, but I believe it was a message just for my child and not me.
God speaks to us in many different ways. What I experience will be unique to me, though the message will always coincide with the Scriptures. It part of the relationship that God pursues with us and that we should share with Him as well.
