What is described in the Bible is not always prescribed for Christians in every situation.
Thank God for supernatural moments, but much of the Bible is about ordinary people in mundane situations. When we come to know someone, we spend time with them and learn how they think, feel, and act.
With God, we do not always need a miraculous moment for God to speak to us. Most of the time, God speaks through His Word, our mind’s eye, or a combination thereof. The problem is that we expect God to talk to us supernaturally. However, He tries to reveal Himself through natural means, such as prayer, Bible reading, and meditation.
Balaam was a prophet of God, whom the King of Moab hired to curse Israel. As Balaam rides a donkey on his journey, the Lord puts an angel in their way, which only the donkey can see. Balaam beats the donkey three times to get it to move. That’s when the Lord gives the donkey a voice to speak.
Our dilemma is getting quiet in our fast-paced world so that we can hear God’s still, small voice. God always takes notice when we discipline ourselves to be alone with Him.
When we are alone with God, with the Bible in hand, praying and asking the Holy Spirit to reveal the meaning of the Scriptures, we should not be surprised if we gain an understanding of a Bible verse that we have never had before. The written Word is quickened to our minds and hearts and becomes the living Word. We begin to know God as we never have before.
Revelation from God is naturally supernatural. You will never have a better experience with God, not even from a talking donkey.
Ken Barnes has had a twenty-five year career in educational pursuits. He has taught in various public and private schools in Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and Virginia. He also worked for seventeen years with Youth With A Mission as a school leader, recruiter, and director. Ken holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the author of The Chicken Farm and Other Sacred Places. He currently is a speaker, blogger, and freelance writer. Ken lives with his wife Sharon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Visit Ken at https://sites.google.com/site/kenbarnesbooksite/