SCRIPTURE: Matthew (NIV) 10:19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time, you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
OBSERVATION: I have watched old movie scenes of communication lines being cut in the Civil War, and in World War I. I have seen scenes of establishing and breaking communication in World War II. As a hospital corpsman with a Marine unit in Viet Nam, I usually stayed by the platoon lieutenant and the radio man. I learned from personal observation the importance of good communication. Good communication is understandable and up to date. We trusted the one sending the messages to know the big picture of the war and how we would best serve.
APPLICATION: As I am engaged in spiritual warfare, God has provided the greatest communication system ever used. It is the presence of his Holy Spirit dwelling in me 24 hours every day! Wow!
He is present in every situation. He is always with me; He knows what I am facing. He knows when the problems I face are because of my own making. He knows what is in the hearts and minds of those I encounter.
As I learn to limit distractions and focus on hearing his voice, I find his communication to be both understandable and up-to-date. Better than that, it is up to the minute, even the second! God has the big picture, and I can trust Him to use me to bring victory for His glory!
PRAYER: Holy Spirit, I have found that very seldom do I understand the big picture. Many times my vision is locked into my circumstances. But I am learning that there is wisdom in taking time to listen to you. I know that doing what you say is the best way to deal with present troubles and to prepare for the future. Amen
Pastor Leon
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Personal note: I want to thank those who have prayed for me during the past several days. A dear friend counseled me to contact the MRI location and ask them some questions; and to make sure they know that I have a pacemaker. They did not know; their facility is not able to do MRIs for people with pacemakers, so it is presently being rescheduled at a different facility. Praise the Lord. I expect it will be this coming week. Also, on Monday I am to get a physical for another year of bus driving. Because of an irregular heartbeat I am required to get a physical every year. So, when the Lord brings me to your mind, pray for me. If it is time, after 14 years, to stop driving the bus, may the Lord make His will clear. 😊 Leon
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