I recently came across a story, told by a college professor, about an experience she had in which she believed God had clearly directed her in a specific situation.

The Professor (Joan) told the story of a young woman (Sherry) in one of her classes who was dressed poorly and looked a little ‘shabby’; she also kept to herself and dropped her eyes when she spoke to the teacher and others in the class.  One day, as the young lady was walking out, she said “goodbye” to her, and as the woman walked out, she heard a voice in her head clearly say, “Give her the money in your wallet.”  The professor felt a little odd about the situation and so resisted.  She did look in her wallet and found a $20 bill; not much to lose, she thought.  By the time she walked into the hallway to find her, Sherry had gone out the door and was nowhere to be found.  Joan didn’t think any more about it, thinking she had imagined the whole thing.  She was an active Christian and willing to help, but she had never had an experience in which she thought God might be speaking to her!

A few weeks later into the semester, and nothing had changed.  Joan had spoken to Sherry but had never mentioned the experience to her or offered her any money.  And then, one night, it happened again: as the young woman walked out, Joan heard that voice in her head again, “give her the money in her wallet.”   She quickly dug out her wallet and found $40, twice the amount as before.  She leapt to her feet and ran out into the hallway, and chased down the young woman.  She caught up to her and blurted out, “I’ve never done this sort of thing before, but I’m Christian, and I feel like God has told me to give you the money in my wallet.”  The young woman, surprised by her teacher’s approach, took the money and then explained that, just before class, even though she didn’t believe in God, she and a friend had prayed for a box of diapers.  She explained that she was a single mother, had run out of money, and could not even buy her infant a box of diapers.  She was desperate and had asked her friends and parents for help, but no one could help her!  The two women spoke for a few minutes about the situation;   Sherry was not a Christian and had never been to church, so she didn’t know what to say about God speaking to her teacher, but she was thankful for the help.  They spoke for a few minutes, then went their separate ways. 

Over the next few months, they talked often, first about the young child, and then Sherry’s prospects for life.  They spoke often over the next few years; eventually, Sherry received Christ as her savior and remembered the help her friend had given her at the prompting of God’s Spirit.

There are so many truths from this true story!  Let me speak of just one:  God speaks to his people! Sometimes it is through the words of a teacher or preacher; or, as in our story, God speaks in the heart of a believer to act and, through the actions of others, to help in some way.  More often, God speaks through the Bible, which Christians believe to be the living, powerful Word of God.  Regardless, God speaks!  Here is one passage that speaks to this truth: “From childhood you have known the sacred writings which can give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.  All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”  II Timothy 3:15-17

Let me encourage you to read the Bible and learn to trust God’s Word.  The scriptures can lead you to salvation in Jesus. As the teachings are applied to your life, they can transform and improve every area of your life, literally.  In the Bible, God speaks!

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