In Chapter 6 (“One Nudge”) of The Grave Robber, Mark Batterson observes that in most instances we miss the miracle that is right at our fingertips because we’re too close to the situation. Most miracles are initiated by a nudge, most effectively from someone with whom we have a relationship of trust. Yet, it’s easier to believe God for a miracle for others than it is to believe God for a miracle for ourselves. We need a nudge from a fellow believer.
Mark adds that, whatever situation we find ourselves in, God has us exactly where He wants us- even if it’s not where we want to be. Mark cautions us not to “look for the exit before you look for an opportunity.” God is setting the stage for us. So when the Holy Spirit give us a nudge, we need to obey it. If we don’t, we’ll never know what we missed. If we do obey, the Wild Goose chase begins. Pastor Batterson notes that Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit An Geadh-Glas, or “Wild Goose.”
Discerning those small nudges is the first key to experiencing the miraculous. For the wedding couple at Cana, the third day of their wedding had to be the defining moment of their lives. When they reminisced about their wedding reception, Jesus’ miracle of turning their water into wind jogged not only their memory, but also their faith. That is what miracles do.
Today’s question: During your desert, transformational journey, what nudges have you received from the Holy Spirit? Please share.
Tomorrow’s blog: “Divine appointments”
