Have you ever thought about how many inspirations we may reject in one day because we don’t believe they were from God. The next question is, are we really listening to the Lord for His council, advice or daily inspirations? If you have never considered that, I invite you to retune your brain to a station that tunes into the Lord. In other words, make room for some quiet time and really try to hear what the Lord is speaking to you. You will be surprised! It took me a while to learn how to do this. The world teaches, especially men, to be fixers and providers. If you’re married, how many times has your wife told you something and you responded by telling her how to fix it? And she responds with: “I don’t want you to fix it, I just want you to listen!” I must confess I have been there. I’m trying to get better.
Zechariah heard the angel’s message but he didn’t believe it. It was a big moment in salvation history. How can you tell? By the fact that Zechariah became mute and could no longer speak. Why? Because he didn’t believe the message that his wife would bear a son. Some say that Elizabeth was around 80 years old. So, how could that be possible? Humanly, it is not possible. But remember that God can do anything. There are several instances in Scripture where an elderly woman conceived and bore a child. Eventually, Zechariah caught on. We know this, because family members we’re trying to name him Zechariah or some other family member’s name. He asked for a tablet and wrote: “His name is John.”
Zechariah paid the price for not believing God’s message. I shudder to think how many times I have not responded to God’s message. He often tells us what we should do in our life. Very often we blow it off. Why? Because we are not thinking supernaturally. We are thinking humanly, which is not always the best. I used to give talks to men’s groups and I asked this question several times: How many believe that God would speak to you through your wife? A hush would come over the group. Some were squirming in their chairs. They had never thought of such a thing. Hopefully, they do now.
Remember, God can do anything. Sometimes it is something that you didn’t ask for. The Lord always has a reason for everything that happens. Our job is to find out what that reason is. There is also an easier way to find out. Set out on a journey to get closer to God. Guess what happens then? His voice gets a little louder. Then we can be proactive and do what He asks of us. Amen?
Serving with joy!
Daily Reading
Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Reading 1 Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Thus says the Lord GOD:Lo, I am sending my messengerto prepare the way before me;And suddenly there will come to the templethe LORD whom you…
Saint of the Day
Saint John Cantius
Saint John Cantius (1390-1473) – Polish priest, scholar, and patron saint of teachers, students, priests, and pilgrims. Renowned for his generosity and devotion.
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