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Samuel 28:6 And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD did not answer him, either by dreams or by Urim or by the prophets.

I would like to look at these two words in scripture called Urim and Thummim. The Scriptures don’t tell us in detail what they were, but the consensus among those who’ve studied this is that the Urim and the Thummim were two stones.

These stones were either the stones that were embedded in the breastplate of the ephod of the priest that he wore, or they were two stones that were contained in a pouch that was on the side of the ephod and he would stick his hand in. Somehow those two stones would give a person a direction from God.

So when they used the Urim and the Thummim to get direction from God in those times, they would know which direction they’re planning to go. What they would do is ask the Lord a question. “Lord, shall I do this?” And God would answer back by Urim or Thummim, yes or no. And it looks like if you got a Urim the answer was yes, and if you got a Thummim the answer was no.

How did the answer come? That depends on exactly what the Urim and Thummim were. One of the thoughts was, the Urim and Thummim being two stones in the breastplate, when the person prayed one of those stones would light up and glow. If it was the Urim that glowed, God was saying, “Yes,” but if it was the Thummim that glowed, God was saying, “No.” 

You may say that today we don´t have two stones embedded in a priestly garment, but we do have the Holy Spirit, that gut feel within us, that yes or no answer that all believers have.

I am sure most of us at one time or another have had that gut feel of not doing something, or going somewhere or taking a different route while driving. That is the Holy Spirit leading us. We may ask the Lord what to do with a certain situation in our lives, and he will either say yes or no.

Perhaps you have a person on your mind, and it´s the Lord´s way of telling you to pray for them.It´s the Urim saying yes, pray for them. Other times you may ask the Lord a question, and not receive an answer. That is what happened to Saul.He did not receive an answer from the Lord.

Maybe your spiritual Urim and Thummim is a bit rusty. No problem, take it to the Lord and ask him to stir up your gift, and begin exercising it. Soon enough you will have it built into you and it will be so much a part of you that you would not know how you lived without it.

Yvette :: Mar.10.2008 :: Christianity, Inspiration, Prophecy, Prophetic :: 2 Comments »

Isaiah 50:4 “The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary.(NKJ)

Have you ever been in a situation and you just don´t know what to say or do?  Have you ever felt that your words are not good enough for someone who is suffering or discouraged?

I have been there.  Tyring to find the right words to a friend that is going through a difficult time can be difficult.   The good news is we don´t really have to say or do anything.  We have  a comfortor that know all things, and if we allow the Holy Spirit to guide our tongue, the words that will flow out will be of Him and they will be words of comfort.

I have been in situations where sometimes I don´t need to say anything.  Just the presence of one who cares is all the other person needs.  Sometimes we feel that we have to say or do something.  That is not always the case.

All we need to do is make ourselves available, and watch Him work through us.

Yvette :: Mar.06.2008 :: Christianity, Devotionals, Inspiration :: 4 Comments »

Isaiah 49:16 See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; (NKJ)

I remember during my ministry training that I failed a certain task.  Realizing my mistake, I felt low and worthless, of no use to the Lord or to anyone else.  Many thoughts  came to my mind and the enemy flooded me with self doubt.   Recognizing the voice of the enemy, I brushed the dust off my clothes and got back up and began right where I left off.

It did not take long for the  Lord to reassure his love and call upon my life.  Meditating on the past of where I was and where I am now, I came upon this verse, ¨ I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands.¨  I thought that was so awesome.  What I loved the most that it´s  in plural form.  The Lord has us written on both hands, not just one.  While writing our names on His hands, He was thinking about us.  This  tells me that we are worth much more to Him then we can even think or imagine.

There are times where we fail and  feel discouraged, but the Lord is so faithful.  He loves us, He sent His son to die for us, and our names are written on both His hands!

If you have failed in a task, just shake the dust off yourself, and start afresh where you left off. 

Yvette :: Mar.04.2008 :: Christianity, Devotionals, Inspiration :: 1 Comment »

My car was stolen in the middle of December, and since then our family has been down to one car, a large 8 cylinder suburban.  We live in a semi-rural area and things like grocery stores, banks and services are not just around the corner. 

We went to see a new car and  have applied for a loan.  I usually get a bit nervous at these transactions.  I thinks it´s because we have not had a car payment in years, and I don´t like the thought of one.

Our son is in the university and needs transportation just as I need to run errands. We have decided to take the plunge and go for a new car.  Still being nervous about it, my husband is telling me not to worry, that the car payment is no big deal.  ( He is always right in these matters.)

This morning I felt peace that yes, a car payment is no big deal.  if the Lord took care of us before, there is no reason why he won´t take care of us now.   Often times I just need that extra assurance from the Lord.

So we have stepped out in faith, and I am looking forward to that new car, and praying that our loan will be approved.

Yvette :: Mar.03.2008 :: Christianity, Inspiration :: No Comments »