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Hearing even we are restless

At times we’re too preoccupied to hear God’s voice, the Lord will often get our attention by giving us a restless spirit. In the Old Testament, the book of Esther gives a good example of a restless spirit.

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As we read through Esther, we see a king “could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king” (Esther 6:1). As a result, the king became aware of an assassination plot against him that had been foiled by a man named Mordecai. Filled with gratitude for this act of service and loyalty, the ruler made plans to honor him.

What the king could not have known, though, is that Haman, one of his royal advisors, had targeted the hero Ahasuerus wanted to celebrate. Not only had Haman plotted to hang Mordecai the Jew, he was also planning to exterminate the entire Jewish population. As a result of Esther’s request, the king intervened, and Mordecai and all the other Jews were saved.

Now, what started this process? It was a restless night. The king did not know why he couldn’t sleep, but we know he had insomnia because God was trying to get his attention. The Lord had something important to say to Ahasuerus, and His way of getting through to him was an unpleasant night of sleeplessness.

How often has this happened to you? You go about your career and activities, but restlessness seems to hang over you, often causing sleepless nights. In such times, dare to kneel and pray. Ask the Lord, what is it that You want to tell me? You’ll discover God can and will speak in your unrest.

Truly, discovering God’s true will for us may require a restless night. Share a time when you God’s was working to get your attention. Please leave a comment, your share will certainly touch another. I will even write you back.

See you next Sunday.

MJ