While visiting a family the parents of a 3 year-old told us about her dream. She told her Mom that she dreamt that God talked to her about not being afraid. She also said that God knew her name. I don't recall all the details about the dream but there were 2 things that I continue to mull over and over.
First, she knew it was God talking to her. I did a little looking this morning and found verses in John 10 that talk about the sheep knowing the voice of the shepherd. Way too often I forget or overlook the voice of the Shepherd. I don't 'hear' a loud audible shout but I know I can hear a quiet, gentle voice in my mind. Yes, sometimes it is only my own thoughts, but when the words are loving, encouraging, gentle why do I over look them as God.
Second, there seemed to me to be a sense of awe or wonder that God knew her name. That is a humbling thought for me too. I get whiney, demanding and overlook the fact that God knows me personally. He knows my name. I want to be in awe of that.... to believe that and trust Him.
A little child shall lead them.....
Thank you "Dad and Mom" for telling us about this moment. I have really benefited from hearing it!
1 comment:
How often I forget...the simplest of these truths...that God knows my name! This is what I needed to remember today.
Thank you for sharing this!
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