God doesn't really talk to us...right? I can tell you that so far, in my many years of life on this planet, I can't recall a time I heard the voice of God - that is - how I assume God would audibly speak. How does God sound? Is his voice thunderous? Does he speak in whispers? Does he speak English?
I was working yesterday behind the computer screens on my desk. Knee deep in excel spreadsheets, formulas, ridiculous amounts of data, busy office, multiple conversations around me, my trusty Bose Soundlink Mini playing something amazing I'm sure and amidst it all - like a hot knife through butter, a thought entered my mind so clearly. The thought was simple, yet so strong, I must stop everything and consider it. The thought was simply of a friend traveling on a business trip and nothing more - except as I lingered in thinking on him, his name, his face, our last conversation, etc - I became overwhelmed with emotion and deep longing for his well being, his victory, his protection, his light giving all at once.
I'm not a mushy guy. I know guys who are extremely spiritual. I know guys who are deeply charismatic in their theology. I dig those guys, but I'm not one. This moment however, when it came was so powerful that I remember telling myself "Just go there." I didn't fight it. I didn't question it. I couldn't. So for maybe 4 minutes I remained in this place. And I relished this moment of clarity of a brother and interceding for him.
I don't know why this happened, or how. Did God speak his name to me? I don't know. But if you experience undeniable power that stops you dead in your tracks, I hope you linger there for as long as you need to and embrace it.
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