Thank You God for Wireless!

 

Hey Gang, those who have been reading Gramps blogs for years, know that he enjoyed Amish stories and proverbs and we subscribed to a Mennonite Daily Devotional. His grandfather was a Mennonite preacher in Pennsylvania and our first volunteers and house parents at Eagle Village were from a Mennonite Church in Michigan. 

Since his ‘Home Going’, I have been sorting through boxes and boxes and boxes of studies, teachings ,messages and things we had saved to ‘use again’ sometime. A piece of my heart goes with all that I have pitched.  But before pitching this one I decided to share it with you.

 

“Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high, I cannot attain unto it.”  Psalm 139:6

“Brother Roger,” I said as I took the outstretched hand and bent forward to greet him (with a holy kiss as is their custom). “God bless you”, But something went wrong. We missed! “That must have been wireless,” I said, grinning at my friend.  He grinned back and said, “God is always wireless, isn’t He?”

 That comment got me thinking. With wireless connections we don’t drag around wires or cords. If we’re in range of a cell phone tower, things work; but if not, they don’t. BUT our connection with God does not depend on our physical location. His ‘Tower’ is never down for repairs. First Thessalonians 5:17: “Pray without ceasing.” It doesn’t say, ‘as often’ as the line is free” or ‘whenever it’s convenient’ or ‘even most of the time.’ “Pray without ceasing” demands constant, vibrant, clear communication.

 We receive much communication from Phone conversations with friends. However, they always end.  We hang up and tend to forget what we talked about.  But, if we have an ongoing conversation and walk with the LORD, our minds are continually stirred up and we constantly grow in His grace.

 In relationship to “without ceasing,” let’s notice a few circumstances in life that can remind us to stay connected with God.

1.      When we feel blessed, “O give thanks unto the LORD” (Psalm 105:1).

2.      When we feel discouraged. “Why art thou cast down O my soul? …hope in God” (Psalm 42:5).

3.      When we feel our infirmities:” for we know not what we should pray for as we ought” (Romans 8:26).

May we praise God “without ceasing” for his wireless ser    --Jonathon Hershberger - Port Clemens, BC

 If songs, like crimson roses are culled from thin blue air; Why should mortals wonder if God hears prayer?   ---- Ethel Romig Fuller

As one who spends much time praying for family and others, I thank God for His wireless service. I can pray anytime, anywhere for those beside me or anywhere in the world and Know that He hears and will answer -according to His purpose for that life

 Soooo, if you need it, this is God’s phone number: Jeremiah 33:3 “Call unto God and He WILL answer you.” (His answer is not always what you want! Yes; No; Wait - but for your good!! 

But He will always answer a repentant heart!!  

Blessings,

Gma J