Have you ever had those times when you are in the midst of change or transition and with everything within you wish, hope and pray that God would speak to you in the clearest and most unmistakeable way? In a way that, without a doubt, you know it was Him speaking to your situation, giving clarification and direction. I'm the first to confess that this is true of me and over the past few weeks I specifically asked for clear words from Him. I want to report that He is always faithful.
One such example is a wonderful event that happened to me on Wednesday as I was on my way to empty some trash into the recycle bin. I placed the trash in the bin and after I had taken a a couple of steps I noticed a little yellow piece of paper (see picture) laying on a blue water barrel. (The water barrel was left over from Y2. Wow - remember that?) The little piece of paper caught my attention for a couple of reasons. The first being that it was windy and should not be laying on the barrel in the manner in which it was. It should have blown away. The second reason it caught my attention is for the mere reason that it had my name on it.
I picked it up and much to my surprise and excitement it said, "Stan Wilson - A Word From The Lord Just From You." That was followed by two scriptures. Needless to say, the paper and especially the words contained on the paper caught my attention. I recognized the little piece of paper. It is 25 years old and was given to me by Dick Mills when I was in Bible College. I had been decluttering in preparation for our move and had placed some boxes on the water barrels several days ago. From there they were fed into the trash bins. The piece of paper should have made it's way into the trash bin but didn't. In fact, it had to have been laying there for more than a day. And, it has been windy for more than a day. I have no doubt whatsoever that this little piece of yellow paper being in the exact place at the exact time was no coincidence. God had placed it there. It's not as if I were rummaging through a box of old papers and came across it. I had asked God to speak clearly and unmistakeable and once again, He did. The scriptures found on the paper were...
Exodus 33:14
"The Lord replied, my presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
Judges 6:14
"The Lord turned to him and said, Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's hand. Am I not sending you?"
Well, obviously, since we are in the process of being called and sent out these words/scriptures were clearly and unmistakably God's voice of confirmation to us - confirming what He had already spoken. It's nice to have confirmation along the way - especially when you find yourself in the midst of taking such an incredibly large step of faith. I have attached a picture of the little yellow piece of paper. You have to see it to believe it. I hope that this somehow encourages you today.
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