Before I continue writing narratives for a few more poems from my book “Inspire Me”, I am eager to write about another God-orchestrated event, when He “tuned me in”.

Although, since I last wrote, there have been life-changing world events occurring every day. I will not attempt to make comments other than to ask you to remember our Sovereign God. And He has the perfect plan that He is faithful to fulfill. In His Word, these events are foretold and are being fulfilled every moment of every day. You and I live in incredible times, the end times just before His return for His people. I pray that you are one of His. My purpose in writing is with the hope of helping you in that decision and encouraging those of us who are His to continue to grow and trust Him in all things.

With that said, I will write the first part of Tuned In.

A couple of weeks ago, as I awoke, the song Revelation by Guy Penrod was playing in my mind. Quickly, that song stopped, and the word “adoration” came to mind. “Adoration! I think that is the title of a song I was searching for a few years ago!” I quickly got out of bed, grabbed my phone, and searched YouTube for a song titled “Adoration”. Immediately after entering “song titled Adoration” in my search, it appeared! Thank You, Lord, for giving me the title so that I could find the song. I had no idea it would go further than that.

Eagerly, I listened to the song, which brought tears to my eyes as the Holy Spirit moved in my worship and brought back precious memories of the first time I had ever heard this song. I was with my sister, Karen, and my mom on a trip to Texas. Just the three of us together sailing (in Karen’s car with her driving) through the Ozark mountains as if the roads were flat and straight as an arrow. 😊

Karen was playing a recording of a woman in her church singing the “Adoration” song with a distinct Southern accent. It gave it a special touch for us Southern gals. We rolled the windows down, turned the music up, and Karen evidently forgot the speed limits as we would have been but a blurry streak on a radar scope. Thank God there wasn’t a radar scope; we were only under His scope and hand of protection, as well as the very few around us.  

Disclaimer: Please know that this was a unique one-time event. I’m not advocating breaking the law and endangering lives. Neither would Karen. 😊

As we traveled and sang in worship, you could tell Mom was a bit uncomfortable with the music so loud, and Karen occasionally lifting her hands (in the straightaways), united with me in praise. But the more we praised, the more at ease Mom became. Admittedly, as was the case for me, although my uneasiness was to a lesser degree than Mom’s. I am typically the “rule” follower. (You might want to read my blog “Goody Two-Shoes” to learn more about that statement.) Karen is not so much a rule follower. Lol! We’ll leave it at that. 😊 As we know, there is good and bad in both, right?

 Adoration wasn’t the only song that was recorded on Karen’s CD, but it was the one that stood out in my mind for many years. As I listened, it took me back to that cherished time and place with my Mom and sister on our way to Texas.

I am reminded of the similarity between my blog, “Joy Ride With the Holy Spirit”, written December 31^st, 2024. I wrote it in reference to a dream I had in August 2014. It was an incredible ride with the Holy Spirit in total control, as He must have been with the three of us “flying” through the mountains that heavenly day during our trip to Texas. I even lifted my hands from the steering wheel as the Holy Spirit took control in that dream.

Now, after soaking in adoration of Him, my blessed memories of that trip, Holy Spirit driving, and doing some Bible study, I was ready to head to the Wellness Center for pool exercise. But first, I ended my prayers with this request, “Lord, give me someone in my path to bless.” This is not an unusual request, but it was my way of acknowledging that my time in the Wellness Center wasn’t all about me. I had struggled with the distance as  I am now driving almost twice as far, requiring much more time. I got that settled when the Lord assured me this type of exercise was best for me, and I am blessed to have it available. The benefits were worth the time, gas, and effort. So with gratitude for the opportunity to participate in these exercises and assurance from the Lord giving opportunities to bless others, I was ready for what was next. The Lord had a big surprise for me just around the corner (no pun intended). 😊

During my 24+-minute drive, I usually listen to my favorite Christian radio station, KLRC. I join the praise and worship songs on this station, as I “fly” along the interstate. Lol!

On this particular day, my radio was tuned to Bott Radio, a major American Christian talk network broadcasting Bible teaching, news, and family-focused programming. Neither David nor I had tuned to that station in this new car. So the Lord had me “tuned in” for a message that I needed to hear as I was on my way to see what opportunities my day held.

The message that day was by Pastor Adrian Rogers. He had already begun, and it caught my attention enough for me to grab my phone to record the rest. I could hardly believe my ears…

The lesson:

“How you know you are being filled with the Holy Spirit of God; because you will see it in your relationship #1 to God #2 to circumstances #3 to other people.”

#1 “First of all, in your relationship to God, there will be a Spirit of adoration.”

Can you imagine the emotions I felt upon hearing that the #1 indication of being filled with the Holy Spirit of God is adoration? I knew this was another divine appointment with God. I couldn’t imagine that He would take it as far as He did.

The first point gets even better as the pastor explained by quoting Ephesians 5:19-20 NKJV: He began with the end of V18 “be filled with the Spirit” and continued with 19-20 “speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”.

He continued by describing the Spirit of adoration that I can relate to so well through singing songs of praise in corporate worship and at the beginning of each day with the Lord. Throughout the day, I often have a song rise in me, and I sing His praises, and when I am driving in my car, listening to KLRC. I love praising God, and the more I learn of Him, the more I have praise for Him. Many of you can relate. This “Adoration” song is filled with reasons we “adore” our God.

So I believe we are off to another great start! Being filled with the Spirit of adoration is the best start to our day and sets the tone for the rest. I do hope you will join me as I continue in the next two blogs, where it gets even better.

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Until our next time together,

Reba