Big Moments with God

Paul experienced an extremely big moment with God in his conversion. God revealed Himself in the form of a great light even in the midst of the mid-day sun. In this reveal, Jesus appointed this persecutor, Paul, to be His servant in the spreading of the gospel to all the people. For me, I have not had this overtly big moment as most would see it. But, I have had my big moment, surrounded by smaller moments that keep me moving forward.

In my bible study this morning, I continue looking at spiritual leadership and have come upon the lesson of “Encounters with God”. Henry and Richard Blackaby tell the story of Dwight L. Moody’s big moment and then ask for the review of Paul’s big moment to set the mind looking for your own. After reflection, my big moment was my ordination as deacon to the church. This was not something that I was looking for, nor even expected to come for Lori and me. We had been very active in the church in service from leading the music for worship all the way to leading many classes for children and youth. God wanted more for us and He sent the church to enlist us in that work. And our lives have been filled with the joy of doing His work ever since. From serving in multiple areas in the church to this blog/writing, we continue to impact through the work the LORD has for us.

It is not always the overt big moments that Paul experienced where we have those life changing encounters with God. They may be a bit more subtle and take some reflection to realize they have happened and the worth they have in our lives. I believe that as spiritual leaders, it is important to reflect on the influence of God in our lives to realize those encounters and see the impact. I have to remember to look back at where God revealed Himself to me. I have to look at the condition of my heart and my relationship with Him at the time to get back there to lead me to more opportunities for encounters with Him.

“Spiritual leadership flows out of a person’s vibrant, intimate relationship with God.” – Henry & Richard Blackaby

What are your big moments with God? Are you even aware that you have had them? What if you reflect and find that or those big moments, realize your heart and relationship to Him and get back to that place to experience even more encounters with Him?