I heard a message once about God’s Benediction. If you have not heard of this before then a great secret of God’s Seasons awaits you.

The people that I know go through life trying to manipulate God’s will. Yes, I am in that list too. It is an action learned from many goodly intentions but is contrary to truth. On one hand they quote ‘Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.’ and that fuels the fire. Then they add ‘whatsoever you ask, believe that you have received it and …’, well, they step onto the path of presumption of the self made man.

Though those quotes are true in themselves, they are not necessarily paired up in the eyes of the Creator. Oh, and then there is Malachi and the tithing scriptures. Further manipulation of the people and their God in heaven. So let me get to the point.

Our Father in heaven is the most perfect example of a father that there is. He corrects us when we go astray (we are not born into a family that cares not). He rewards us when we do well. He surrounds us with His protection and keeps us in His safe harbor until He can send us out as lambs among wolves, because He knows that He has trained us up as warriors and conquerors; wise as serpents and meek as doves.

So, when God speaks, will you know it? Yes, of course. You will not have to take the Gideon approach. You may even hear His voice or see His hand, but when the experience comes it is unforgettable.

My latest experience with God’s Benediction was in October of 2009. I am dating this because it was a real and personal event. I had been listening to the Gospels on CD as I traveled to and from work just over an hour one way. Then on a Sunday afternoon during a time of worship I saw the tomb of Lazarus.

Jesus said ‘Lazarus. Come forth.’ and out from that tomb came one covered and bound hand and foot. He could not walk. Perhaps he was carried by the angels. Then Jesus said ‘Loose him and let him go’. I saw the men standing by unbinding his grave cloths to set him free.

Then Jesus turned to me and said ‘Today, I am doing this to you.’ and from that day to this day I have been a free man. I no longer work for corporate America. They have downsized me for the last time. I am working on a special project for God now; buiding an energy system that may just change the world; God knows. He is providing me with the tools and the income to accomplish His will. In what some would say should be a difficult time for me, He is providing all that I need and more.

Am I a member of the ‘clergy’? No. Am I a traveling musician and worship leader? No. Am I doing the kind of stereotypical work of God? No, not at all. I am still performing within the occupation that I enjoy which is Engineering and I am working for God. He spoke a word over me; a benediction. He called me forth and that word will last a lifetime.

You will not miss it when He speaks His Benediction over you. Be of good cheer. Continue to work with your hands and strengthen your inner man through prayer and meditation on God’s Word. Keep your eyes on the Father and watch Him as he speaks over your brothers and sisters. Do not be jealous for what they are receiving but rather be joyful in what God is doing in their lives as this will prepare you for the day when He speaks again; over you.