What’s up, Warriors? It’s an honor to be here, sharing a snippet of my own walk, a moment where the divine broke through the everyday, painting a vivid, everlasting stroke on my life’s canvas. I'm Matthew Adams, a mere traveler in faith, and today, we're diving into a narrative where God’s voice wasn’t just audible; it was a life-saving experience.
Scripture:
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." - JOHN 10:27
GOD FIRST SPOKE TO ME...
It was 1992 and we went to a home bible study at a friend's home. Our oldest (Steven) was a year and a half, and Michael was still an infant.
Michelle was taking the kids in and I was putting the stroller away. Steven ran past me to say, "Hi", to everyone. When I opened the closet door a voice came out of nowhere, "Matthew...Go Out The Back Door!" It startled me. I looked around and assumed it was one of my friends "pranking" me...so I continued.
Again, (but louder) "Matthew...Go Out The Back Door...NOW!"
I snapped to attention and said, "Okay!" So I looked down the hall where the back door was located...and it was ajar. The VERY SECOND I look around the corner...I saw my son disappear below the surface of a dead ground-level jacuzzi. It was covered in bubble wrap and also covered with leaves. It was invisible to the eye.
If I had not listened to THE VOICE, my son would not be here today. If I had hesitated just one more second...he would have died.
Driving Point 1: The Unassuming Moments Carry Unseen Miracles
Y’all, there's a peculiar beauty in the ordinary, where you least expect God to show up, that’s precisely where miracles tend to unfold! Imagine, amidst casual greetings and the mild chaos of a familial setting, a heavenly interruption, commanding, “Matthew...Go Out The Back Door...NOW!” It was an urgency, undeniable, powerful, yet birthed in a commonplace setting, teaching us, warriors, that you don’t have to be in a church to hear God's voice. He can touch your soul in the most unassuming moments.
Driving Point 2: Immediate Obedience Breeds Unseen Blessings
I’m sure every single one of you has felt that internal nudge at some point, right? A whisper, tender yet firm, urging a specific direction. In the tension of logic and divine instruction, immediate obedience stands as a gateway to blessings concealed in the cloak of the unseen. Without a hesitation-induced delay, I found myself at the backyard, my eyes witnessing a heart-wrenching scene, my son beneath a disguised watery grave. It was obedience, immediate and unquestioning, that pulled blessings from a situation seemingly headed toward tragedy.
Driving Point 3: Trust, Even in the Absence of Understanding
Now, the real deal, fam, is trust. We walk through life’s corridors, often shrouded in the unknown, yet it’s the unyielding trust in His voice, His guiding whisper, that illuminates our path, even when understanding is eclipsed by mystery. We're not called to comprehend every directive but to trust and step out in faith, knowing that His voice navigates us away from unseen perils and toward His protective embrace.
Conclusion
Your life, this tapestry of moments, miracles, and mishaps, is divinely orchestrated, each thread meticulously placed, intertwining the ordinary with the heavenly. My son, Steven, now lives, not just in the physical but in this very narrative, a testament of God’s persistent, saving whisper amidst our everyday chaos.
Call to Action
Where are you hearing His whisper warriors of faith? In what corridors of your life is His voice echoing, urging, guiding? Lean in, attune your spirit to His divine frequencies, and may your steps be emboldened by a trust that transcends understanding.
Prayer
Dear Lord,
In this collective, symphony of beating hearts, we lift our spirits, our ears, eager to discern Your celestial whisper amidst our earthly wanderings. May our steps, both tentative and assured, be enveloped in a trust that treads beyond the visible, anchoring our paths in Your eternal wisdom. Amen.
The divine dialogues within our earthly stories, friends, beckon us to listen, trust, and step into God’s ceaseless flow of blessings and guidance. May your journeys be enriched by His eternal whisper, guiding, protecting, and unveiling unseen blessings upon your path. I’m Matthew Adams, merely a fellow traveler, inviting you to immerse into your divine narratives, where His voice awaits, ready to echo within your very being. Let's continue this journey, where every step, every moment, reverberates with His eternal whisper.
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