Day 279 Ineffable God

 

10/6/2025

"And they said to one another, 'Did not our hearts burn within 

us while He talked with us on the road, and while

He opened the Scriptures to us?'"

Luke 24:32

 

Have you ever experienced a moment in which all of a sudden the light comes on, and you know that you've been in the presence of God? Suddenly, while reading the word of God, or reflecting on something, or merely looking at something, and a spark bursts within your soul of knowing or a sense of being captivated by God! Heaven opens up and revelation is revealed within a millisecond of time. God comes near! I experienced this feeling yesterday while reading the word, as I expressed in my blog on Saturday. A vision He had given me at least 35+ years ago, and a light came on, just for a second. A glimpse of new hope! I've held on to dreams for so long, and with each passing day, they seem so unobtainable. Nothing I ever asked for, but visions from God and words spoken to me by Him. As I blog, and as I remember things, I begin to understand a little here, and a little there, but this was different. 

I wrote something awhile back and emailed it to myself so I wouldn't forget. It said, "I need to remind myself often that God does not move in my life according to my chronological age, and I must also remember that just because I am advancing in age rapidly, it doesn't mean I missed Him. He has a plan for my life, and although I know that I have done many of the things He wanted me to do, as He set it all up, there is still more to do until I take my last breath. I can look at Moses at age 80; Abraham, age 100; Sarah at 90. Caleb was 85 when he went in and warred for Hebron as his own inheritance after the Promised Land was taken. Nothing is impossible with Him. He can even raise the dead. I know He has, and I believe He can today. I wish more people could believe that."

Many times I have compared myself with others who seem to have accomplished so much, and I feel as if I've missed it, and I feel that my visions may have been exactly that - mine. I feel that I have done so little compared to others. And I do the "if I had" game. I guess that is the equivalent of going down the rabbit hole! Thankfully, I am avoiding rabbit holes and doing less and less comparisons, and I am trying to understand that I am uniquely me, so the plan God has for my life is uniquely mine. I don't want to become impatient and get in God's way. I think my family has had enough of that for a lifetime. No, I only want what He wants. This is why it is so important to have these moments where we know we have heard from God.

Each day Pastor Jack shares a portion of scripture with his 5 am MT audience of well over a thousand followers (4.5K-8.5K) from around the world, and this morning this verse confirmed what I had felt two days ago. God is faithful to confirm His word spoken to us, and it comes in the most unexpected ways, when you least expect it. So don't give up on hearing from the Lord. He is faithful, but it comes in His time and according to His plan. I know about waiting on the backside of the wilderness for a lot of years! Climbing the mountain takes even longer! Perseverance pays off!

"Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1-2 

This evening in Israel Sukkot, Feast of Tabernacles, will officially begin. I tuned in for the first ceremony, but I need to check back tomorrow. I'm still tuckered out from my excursion on Saturday. I guess that must be a sign of aging, riding a bus several hours, walking around in the hot sun, being chased by bees, enticed by the aroma of fresh-baked goods, in a crowd of hundreds, including pets and strollers. I was butted, my foot rolled over, almost knocked down more than once when I hesitated for a moment to look at something. But...there is always a but...I survived and lived to tell about it. But...another but!..I did enjoy the time away from what has become my routine. I don't think anything should be a routine, as it implies something less than disciplined, which is how I try to live my life. I'm glad I allowed myself a breather, as the weight of intercession is a heavy and costly one.

I finished the reading of the book of Daniel today which oddly corresponds to where I am in the audio read through the Bible I do with a friend. I am going back in my daily read, as I should be in the gospels now, but God has had me on a circuitous path of reading through the Bible this year, and it seems His timing is ineffable! I've been wanting to use that word since I read it yesterday in my online devotional. It means "unable to describe, beyond expression." That's God! 

In Chapter 12 a vision is given to Daniel that greatly disturbs him, one he does not understand. He is informed by the angel, Gabriel, the following:

"But Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal it up so that it will not be understood until the end times, when travel and education shall be vastly increased!" v. 4

"Only those who are willing to learn will know what it means." v. 10

"But go on now to the end of your life and your rest; for you will rise again and have your full share of those last days." v. 13

Curious words for Daniel, I imagine, but for us today, they are easily understood, especially as end time prophecy comes more into sight. According to these verses, and the ones in between, many will not understand, and they will pay a harsh price for their disobedience. Even so, God always has a remnant who will lead the way in an attempt to share the knowledge with those who are hungry and have a willing heart to receive. 

Today in the ICEJ call we continued the discussion of the Council of Nicaea as the beginning of antisemitism, spanning 1700 years. History has seemed to repeat itself as witnessed last year on October 7th. This year a plan for the release of all hostages, living and dead, has been set into place, but the enemy is hedging, as is typical. Nevertheless, we pray that this year will see an end to this war and the faces of Israel's loved ones, who have become my loved ones. O Father, please bring them home!   

So, we wait, and we pray, and we trust God above all else.