Pay Attention When He Speaks

(Originally written by J. Hewett on July 20, 2015.)

Why is it that we see the small things? God communicates with us, so let's be bold and listen.

I’ve been wrestling lately with one of the same thoughts the past few weeks as I wait upon The Lord in my prayer time, and it was recently impressed heavily into my heart. Take a look at this photo, and dwell on it for a moment. I invite you to seek The Lord in this moment as well, while seeing this. God, I pray that You move upon the heart of the reader that sees Your beauty in creation here.
  

I was tidying the Prayer Room here at LHOP before the EGS (Encountering God Service) this past Friday, but could not bring myself to wipe these handprints off of the door. I was immediately reminded of the prayers that have been heard from this very room for the ending of abortion, then struck with the beauty of how God will speak through something so simple. The best part was that He orchestrated this entire sequence – a young child to place their hand on the door in this spot – the sun and the earth into position to get the view just right – an intrigued mind to sit on the ground and look at a handprint. All of these things for one purpose: to blow my mind. He does it to each of us, but the question to be asked is whether or not we will keep our eyes open to look out and see how and what He is doing?



I love The Bible. I saw this handprint, took a photo, and looked up a passage that came straight to mind. Matthew 18. The disciples approach Jesus asking “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” His response did the mind-blowing thing again. He called a little child over and set him near His disciples then started to chat to some of His closest bros. Check it: “and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.”
I think back to this child in the prayer room who (literally) left a mark in the eyes of man and of God.

How amazing would it be if we walked humbly like a child, not expecting anything in return for going to church or tithing, for worship-leading or interceding, or giving to the needy? Children have this humble sense of curiousity that leads to amazing exploration and amazing finds. What if we would be willing to just say “Alright God, I’ll search You out. I’ll explore You and Your character. I’ll look for You in every moment of every day.”

I urge you to be like that small child. The one in Matthew 18, receiving The Lord in your heart and walking in humility, and like the child in the prayer room, becoming fascinated with the beauty of God all around you.