Sunday, February 10, 2002
Sunday, February 10, 2002
God does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will.
Back in 1992 the newspapers carried the story of a Christian radio station in Texas, KIJN-AM,
that wanted to reach more people with its message. The owners decided to increase the
station's wattage from 250 watts to 5,000 watts of power. Some glitch in their increased
wattage, however, caused them to be broadcast not just over the radio, but also over local
telephones in the area. Nearby residents were quite baffled to hear sermons coming in over
their telephone lines. Talk about a Higher Power!
God could overwhelm us with His message for us, if God were of such a mind, but then we
would not live by faith. We would live without the burden of uncertainty. In such a world we
would remain spiritual adolescents. Thus God communicates from a distance through subtle,
sometimes indirect ways.
Are you listening?
(John 9.31
NRSV)
God sometimes has a problem communicating with you and me and the rest of humanity. God
wants us to grow to spiritual maturity. God wants to surround us with love. And yet God does
not want to overwhelm our freedom to choose for ourselves.
Loving God, may I hear you clearly today, as I listen and respond to your word. Amen.
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