God used a single word to help me hear Him and know Him more intimately.
As I threw a quick breakfast together, I thought of a strange word: ubiquitous. I could barely pronounce it. But as I sat down to my oatmeal, I thought of the strange word again. I had never used the word, and had maybe heard it only a few times in my life.
Leaving my oatmeal, I headed to my computer to Google the definition. Between the kitchen and my office, I forgot the word. I asked Jesus for help. For the third time, the Holy Spirit spoke the word clearly enough that even my ADHD brain retained it. I got cold chills as I read its definition: omnipresent, always with you.
Closing my eyes, I waited for the Spirit. I already knew Jesus was omnipresent, but He wanted me to really know. That night I would receive seemingly hopeless news from family.
Moses also wanted Joshua to know God would be with him as he led the Israelites into the Promised Land. The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
God sent His strength ahead of the news. Jesus knew I would share my experience with the women at my Bible study—women He wanted to encourage with this truth. This same Scripture reminds me that Jesus is fully faithful in my family’s situation and also to me.
God is always with us no matter what we are doing—or even when we feel alone. Don’t be discouraged or afraid. Talk to Him, share your heart, and listen as you read the Bible. He will give you His comfort and His wisdom.
God’s wisdom and presence are always available. Ask Him to give you ears to hear and sensitivity to feel it.
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Victoria Peace Green has been a freelance magazine writer since 1994 and author since 2012. She was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California, but moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 1985. She has been a children’s leader in Bible Study Fellowship since the late 1980s. Later, she worked with children and animals in the education department of the San Antonio Zoo and developed a strong desire to share God through His creation. Her love for animals and nature brought her to write what she loves. The Institute of Children’s Literature was her vehicle to maturing her gift from God. Writing for kids’ magazines has been a forever-love in which she finds pleasure and satisfaction. Follow Victoria at http://victoriapeacegreen.com.