God Protects And Provides. He Delights In Our Praise!

Tonight, my parents and younger brother had Communion and prayer time together before I leave tomorrow, and it was truly a blessing! We’d been praying for blessings, peace, and a vision for our future (individually and collectively as a family). After a wonderful time in prayer, we remained silent and listened for God to speak. Often, I hear from God through pictures/visions. Tonight, I saw and heard the following:

A drummer boy beats his drum, sending praise to God. A face (presumably God’s) smiles out from the clouds, with a bright light (and possibly a rainbow?) shining down on the boy. “God delights in our praise, and is grateful for our praise and thanksgiving. We honor God through our praise.”

A lion’s face emerges from a fire, looking fierce. The lion leaps from the fire and a field of wheat, followed by a tiger who also leaps away, looking terrified of what’s behind the animals. A boy runs after them, wielding a rock in a sling. “God will protect us (presumably from evil).”

A deer eats grass from behind a large oak tree. It peers up at me while eating. The deer has been protected from the lion and the tiger. “God has and will continue to protect and provide for us.”

A sacrificial lamb is held in two hands. “Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,” is repeated continuously.

"It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers." ~Ephesians 4:11

Everything I saw and heard tonight I believe to be God’s Words to me/us over this upcoming year. What a positive message to receive!

Heavenly Father, as I prepare for bed I thank You for the wonderful blessings You’ve bestowed upon my family, and for the fantastic time You provided for us to share over the past two-and-a-half weeks. Thank You for providing us with peace and assurance that You are our Protector and Provider – that You are our Healer and Deliverer! I praise You, Lord! Please reveal to me the reason You brought Ephesians 4:11 to my mind tonight, that I may better understand Your message to me. I love You, Lord!

~Justin