THE SIGNAL

“We look to the LORD our God for his mercy, just as servants keep their eyes on their master, as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.”
Psalm 123:2
New Living Translation

When you spend a considerable amount of time with or serving someone, you begin to learn their mannerisms, ways and even moods. Couples, family members, true armor bearers and close friends do not have to even speak to communicate. Sometimes, it could be a glance of the eye or body movement. Needless to say, we must be cognizant and attentive to catch the signal.
How much more attentive should we be to our heavenly father. He is sending signals each and every day about the things that concern Him and that He wants us to pray about to further His kingdom plans and purposes. He may not speak through a strong wind, an earthquake or fire. He may decide to speak in a still small voice (I Kings 19:11-13). Will you catch the signal?
A signal is defined as an act, event, or watchword that has been agreed on as the occasion of concerted action; something that incites to action; something (as a sound, gesture, or object) that conveys notice or warning. It is important to note that, the signal has been agreed upon. How do we learn the ‘signals’ of the Father? The signals are learned through His word and through prayer. We must keep our eyes on His word, searching it diligently. Proverbs 25:2 says, “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” We search out the signals of God in His word and in prayer, through intimacy.
It is not enough to know the signal. There must be a corresponding action to the signal. The action may be to pray, fast or speak a word to someone. Someone has said, ‘it’s not enough to be spirit-filled, we must be spirit-led.’ This means that not only must we be filled with the Spirit, but we must obey the unction or prompting of the Spirit of God. Are you obeying the signals?
One of the greatest events of all time is the Second Coming of Christ. In Matthew 24:4-31, Jesus gives some signals of His return. Paul gives signals of the last days in 2 Timothy 3:1-9. These things should signal us to the actions of making sure we are prepared to meet the Lord in peace and sharing the gospel of Jesus with others. Are you missing the signals?
We must be intimate with the Lord to know His signals. Daily, our eyes must be fastened intently upon Him like a servant and a slave to catch even the slightest signal and obey and carry out His kingdom purpose and plan. Today, be attentive and don’t miss the signal!