Signposts

Signposts. Sometimes they are hard to see, aren't they?
God's word offers so many signals, signs, and guidance for life. Yet, sometimes in a hard place, I'm not quite sure of God's will on that particular situation.

I would like signs as clearly posted as the ones offering directions for this week's VBS kids at First Evan. Wouldn't you?
Maybe the answer was reflected in the entrance sign.
Enter here.

Entering into His Presence is the "signpost" for the best place to start---His Presence is base camp for the Christian who seeks to gain strength and power to move on up in his/her spiritual life.

Holy Drive Thru

5/2/12 ….similar to a Holy Quick Check

Once again, the ever present has been overlooked by me. Hubby said this street, not far from our home, has been there a long time. Last week, going west on Messick, was the first time I had taken notice of this unusual street sign. 

On impulse, I wanted to put on my right blinker and drive up. It was as if I imagined a drive-thru for guidance and direction would be located just at the end of the road. 

Not far from home. Quick and convenient. Answers served up at “will call.”

But God ….has always had a way of bringing me up short. Almost immediately I had a sensation---a cross between a God whisper and a shoulder tap---a sort of throat-clearing God nudge. A God Calling moment.

Ah-hem, Dotsy. This nearby location is 3.3 miles from your house. I’m indwelling. How much closer can I be? Am I not always with you?

Holy Spirit might be the name of the street/drive, but in the life of a believer, God’s Spirit is the enlightened Power within. It is this Spirit who teaches, guides, and instructs----filling us not only with understanding but also with inner peace and joy!

The prophet Isaiah describes the attributes of the Holy Spirit as the spirit of the Lord: ". . . the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD." (Isaiah 11:2)

I have had a lot of questions lately about a decision which I have been considering. Yes? No? If yes, then when? How? I don’t have to turn left on Holy Spirit Drive for the answer. I just need to look within.