Expect To See The Hand Of God

Expect To See The Hand Of God dan skognes motivation blogger speaker teacher trainer coach educator3From time to time I have someone tell me that God is just not showing up in their lives. I feel the frustration in their words. I don’t know about you, but I wish I could get God on the phone and do some Facetime with Him. Unfortunately, that is not how God has chosen to communicate with us, despite all the technology that we have at hand.

One thing I have learned is that as I press in to God…seeking Him wholeheartedly…I see the hand of God move. I seek the face of God in a variety of ways:

  • Reading God’s Word. The Bible says it is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. If we don’t read it, how can we expect to really know God and what He wants for us?
  • Having regular prayer time to speak with Him. For me it is best if it is quiet and free from distractions like the phone, TV, computer, dogs barking, etc. Early morning is one time I know that I am going to be free from all of that.
  • Praising Him. The Scriptures say that God inhabits the praises of His people, so if I want to be in His presence, I have to learn to praise Him. There are two times to praise God: 1. When you feel like it. 2. When you don’t.
  • Corporate worship and fellowship. There is something special about being with a group of like-minded believers studying the Scriptures and praising God. They are a source of encouragement to one another and help each other to weather the storms of life. God thought enough about the church to describe it as “the Bride of Christ.” Scripture tells us not to neglect gathering together as some have chosen to do. God knew we needed the encouragement of fellow believers.

There is nothing magical here. There is no formula for getting God to speak and move in your behalf. However, what we do have is a blueprint of different ways that God uses to speak to us. This is not an exhaustive list by any means. I did not touch on Angels, Spouses, family and friends, strangers, circumstances, nature, etc., etc. There are countless ways that God speaks to us on a daily basis. We just have to tune in and pay attention.

My prayer for you as you read this is that God will give you new eyes to see, new ears to hear, and a new mind to understand the depth of love that He has for you, your family, and for all mankind. Seek the face of God with all that you have and all that you are. You WILL see the hand of God moving in your behalf. Expect it.

Shalom!

Dan Skognes

4 Responses to “Expect To See The Hand Of God”

  1. Jennifer Maddox says:

    Amen, Dan! Thanks for sharing and for spurring us on in Truth!

  2. Sergo A Diez says:

    Jeremiah 2:9 then go to YouTube and play ELO Telephone line. There is your God phone call.
    2 kings 3:15. God sealed my Hand on the Altar in my first communion accident my hand was severely server-ly burned like Isaiah on Altar Fire. So what does this Hand write. THE SWORD OF JUSTICE WE ARE DESTINED TO FEEL FOR THE WORDS FROM GOD ARE STRONGER THAN STEEL/ STEAL! Nuff said. Peace and Love, Serg…. The Kingdom the Kiddome of God is within us. Use your heart not your eyes yo find Him.

    • Dan Skognes says:

      I do believe that we need different eyes to see God. The Kingdom of God is within us…if we have accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior. Thanks for your feedback. Shalom! Dan