Time to Hear from God

 “Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.” (Isaiah 50:4 GWT) 

In the 1980s, Dunkin’ Donuts had a series of popular commercials about a baker named Fred. He woke up before dawn and went to the bakery. He and his assistants diligently mixed up the dough, kneaded, baked, and glazed donuts before the customers showed up. Fred’s catchphrase, “Time to make the donuts,” is still in use today. 

In the overall scheme of important work, baking donuts would not be deemed essential. It is easier to wake up early when we feel a sense of purpose. The morning hours are especially conducive to spiritual work. It is the ideal time to study, contemplate, pray, and understand God’s will. However, the temptation to sleep late or fritter away this time can be strong. We must remember our mission: “It’s time to hear from God.” 

God can and will speak to us throughout the day, but the morning hours can be the clearest time for us to hear. The Lord is a wonderful teacher. He explains complex truths in ways that we can understand. He brings people to mind who need uplifting. He gives directions for what we need to do. Concentrated prayer and study in the morning allows us to remain focused all day.

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