When you think you are hearing from the Lord, but you're not sure, what do you do to figure out if you are or not? Gideon requested confirmation from God using a piece of wool fleece . twice! There are many ways to get this discernment, and it's powerful when you know for certain you are in God's will.
Early in His ministry, Jesus visited His hometown of Nazareth. On the Sabbath day, he read Isaiah's prophecy of the Messiah in the synagogue and announced that the Scripture was being fulfilled in their hearing. This did not become a welcome home party. In fact, we read in Luke 4 that they took Him to a cliff to toss Him off.
Easter Sunday brings such excitement to young and old alike. This author's memory of one special Easter Sunday helps us see a special truth about Jesus Christ's resurrection from a child's eyes. His perception was forever impacted, and yours can be too. Resurrection power can be seen in the faces of those who love the Lord.
Questioning God may seem like a spiritually dangerous choice. In this devotional, we read about Zechariah, who questioned God and was made unable to speak until the Christ child was born. We also meet Mary, who questioned God and was blessed to give birth to Jesus Christ. So, why the difference? How can we know if our questions are offensive to Him?