God's Attention

I am reminded of a story that is 80+ years old. It is a dream a christian had about 3 women who were knelt in prayer. The Lord treated each one in a different way.

Have you ever wondered why God is not speaking to you in a way you expect Him to. You long to hear Him say 'well done, good and faithful servant', and the heavens seem brass. His silence makes you feel like He does not care or He disapproves of you in some way.

The story, in my words, about three women who were kneeling in prayer.

"He answered her not a word." Matt. 15:23

"He will quiet you with His love" Zeph 3:17

He came to the first woman and He bent over in gentleness and love and spoke to her some wonderful sweet words.

He moved on to the second woman and placed his hand on her head and she knew He approved of her.

The third women He just passed on by and did not stop and said not a word.

The woman in her dream felt He must have loved the first lady and the second

greatly, but the third lady must have displeased Him so much He did not even look at her. And she questions the whole scenario and ponders it. Then the answer comes in the following way.

The first woman He bends over and speaks to her in tenderness and kindness as she needed that special touch and love that conveyed to her His tenderness. She needs to feel the touch

of the Master's hand often.

The second woman He touches on the head, she has a stronger faith

and she can be trusted to allow Him reign in her walk of life. She knows He approves of her.

The third woman who seemed to be ignored had a faith and love of the finest quality. She knows Him intimately and trusts Him. She knows He is working in her life that she may serve others and the process by which she walks is in complete trust in the God she serves. She may not understand all things now but needs no explanation and she has the confidence that it is for preparation for service and eternity.

The question today is which woman are you? The one who needs constant watching and assurance each moment of the day,... or the second one who needs to feel His touch and that He is there... or the third woman who completely trusts in her Savior that His all seeing eye is watching over her and ultimately He will work all things for her good because she trusts and loves Him. The assurance that He does all things for her benefit and for His glory.

I think our answer would be that at times we have been each woman at different seasons of our lives and He knows and understands where we are and He is pleased with us because we have answered the call to serve Him. Knowing He loves us and knows our need, it gives us assurance that He does all things well and His attention to us is stated in one of my favorite passages -

Psalm 139: 17-18

'How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!

How great is the sum of them!

If I should count them, they would be more

in number than the sand;

When I awake, I am still with you.'

My Purpose for this blog

I have always wanted to start an 'inspirational' blog where I can share thoughts, poems and minister to others. So tonight I decided it was time and will see where it goes. I am a quilter and already have a blog to post my quilting activities trips and other everyday mundane things which brings joy to my heart.

Every other week we have 10-12 senior citizens for what we call 'home fellowship' from our church. They always bring lots of goodies. Last night it was apple pie, egg sandwiches, brownies, apple crisp with whipped cream, donuts and a little chocolate goodies and I make coffee and tea. So you see we do not lack from hunger. We share experiences, the Word of God and last night we asked each one to share their favorite song or chorus. One man said it well this past week as I worked at the church office. 'You feel so much peace and go away feeling peaceful'. That is what it is all about. Ministering the love of God to the body of Christ.

Last night we shared 11 Samuel 22. David was praising God for deliverance from his enemy Saul. who had pursued him and wanted to kill him.In our lives we have enemies of fear, doubt, distrust and so many things. But David knew the character of God. He states

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;

The God of my strength in whom I will trust;

My shield and the horn of my salvation,

My stronghold and my refuge;

My Savior, You save me from violence.

I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praise;

So shall I be saved from my enemies.

......In my distress I called upon the Lord.

And cried out to my God.

He heard my voice from His temple.

And my cry entered His ears.

...But the Lord was my support.

He also bought me out into a broad place;

He delivered me because He delighted in me.

David knew his God and had relationship with Him. David was called the sweet singer of Israel and he was a musician. The song of the Lord was in his heart. Have you every awoke in the morning and found yourself singing a tune and all day it would not leave you. That is the Holy Spirit who resides in those who know the Lord ministering to a place of need within them. As we, the Home fellowship group shared the song that was on our hearts it was amazing what God was saying to His children. He does speak but do we listen? Or do we recognize that He is speaking? In John it says, 'My sheep know My voice'. Again in 11 Sam. 22, David writes so many powerful truths in this chapter. He says, 'He makes my feet like the feet of deer and sets me on my high places... He has armed me with strength for the battle'. I am so thankful He fights for us and the battle is not ours but His. And He speaks to the storm as He did when He and the deciples were in the boat and said, 'Peace be Still'. He delivers because He delights in His children.

I pray that for anyone who might read this. If you find yourself in the midst of a situation that is too hard for you I pray in Jesus Name that He will fight for you and bring you out and give you peace in Jesus Name.