Master of Words

Good morning to you too!

"God is the master of timely words. He knows the seating order of a group before they sit down and read. He knows years in advance which Bible passages and which devotionals will be read on a certain day, and He has a supernatural ability to coordinate them to speak directly into the events and issues of the reader's life. He knows how to direct us out of our normal patterns to listen to a message, read a passage of a book, or even overhear a casual comment that speaks profoundly into our hearts' desperate needs. He knows how to time His voice to get our attention and fit our circumstances."

Chris Tiegreen, Hearing His Voice, July 7th

How many of you are shaking your heard and saying, Yes! It is true! It has happened to me! It is amazing how at just the right moment God does something to answer your prayer in a most unusual way. 

This just happened to me last week. Once again I had been pondering a concern for a week or two as to what God wanted me to do. That morning I specifically prayed for an answer from God. After that, in my daily morning to a friend, I told her of my concern. She is one of three women who have been blessed abundantly with His wisdom. Her advice was good.

I pondered her advice the rest of the day. That evening, as I normally do, I began reading a few devotion books, not even thinking of my concern. I immediately stopped when I realized a devotion I was reading for that day provided me with the same advice I received earlier from my friend.

I continued reading in another devotion book, and I was stopped once again when the devotion for that day provided me with the same advice my friend gave and the other devotion I had read.

Times like these make me stop and thank God. It is amazing how He uses people, books, radio, studies to answer questions we have approached Him about. 

Proverbs 15:23

"A person finds joy in giving an apt reply; and how good is a timely word!"

Godsbless.ing: "This verse highlights the importance of not only choosing our words wisely but also ensuring that we speak at the right time. Our words can bring joy or sadness in our interactions with others. Therefore, it is crucial to be intentional about the words we use and the timing of our communication . . . They serve as a poignant reminder of the significance of our communication and the power it holds in shaping relationships and interactions. When we pause to consider the weight of our words and choose them wisely, we pave the way for positive outcomes and meaningful connections."

My heart has now settled. I am confidant of how God wants me to go forward. All because He knew a very long time ago that I would be asking a question at this time, asking for advice from my friend, and reading those books that evening. 

"God is the master of timely words." 

By His Grace . . .