Let's Talk - Devotional October 15, 2015

9 What man among you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! Matthew 7:9-11 Holman Christian Standard Bible

Years ago, it was 1971; my brother had been in a horrible motorcycle accident. He was in the Air Force and living in California. Mom and I flew out there from Tampa. The doctor didn’t expect Regan to live; he was in a coma, with a lacerated liver, head concussion, broken collarbone, as well as, other issues. It was not looking good.

Mom went to the little prayer room at the base hospital and she did what she does…She prayed.

This is what God told her….

“If your son asked for bread would you give him a stone, or if he asked for fish would you give him a serpent?”

From that mom knew that Regan was going to be OK, she had the assurance of hearing from the Lord. And sure enough Regan did recover. It didn’t stop him from getting back on his motorcycle though, he loved to ride.

You see it’s so very important that we have that strong, close relationship with Jesus, he longs for us to talk to him, to walk with him. He doesn’t want to harm us or hurt us or cause us to suffer. He wants to bring good things into our lives….Why, because he loves us. Would you deliberately hurt your children? No, you wouldn’t. God wouldn’t either.

Satan is the father of lies and that’s what he does. He lies to us. He has lied from the very beginning of time and he will keep on lying…do not listen to his lies. God wants you well, he wants you safe, he wants to give you a good life full of joy and peace.

Draw close to God, resist the devil and He WILL FLEE…He cannot stand in the presence of the living God…he has to run! So you know what, stay so close to God that you can hear his heartbeat…He loves you, He wants to have a conversation with you every day.

Let’s talk to the Lord,

Hey Jesus, how’s it going? I just want to say I love you Lord. I love our talks together I’m glad it’s not just one sided. You are my best friend. Thanks for hanging out with me.

“You’re welcome kid; I think you’re pretty special too! I’m giving you lots of favor today. Keep looking up and never let go of my hand. I got cha!” ~Jesus~

By Marla Shaw O’Neill October 15, 2015©