Hi John. Suzi here.
These are some sweet and welcome, unexpected moments from the Lord that I want to share.
Part 1.
I have so often enjoyed the colors that God has created in nature and that He has created through man-made products. The opportunity to see color with my eyes and to be touched by the beauty of nature has given me comfort and awe through the years.
Last week, I was noticing the colors of nature as I looked outside my windows. I was seeing pretty colors in the furnishings of my house, too. I said, “God, I could kiss you for these beautiful colors!” Right after that an inaudible voice said, “Did you hear what you just said? Kiss God?! You are not worthy to do that!” I gently responded right back, speaking as a small child would in all simplicity, “The Spirit said that through me, so it’s alright!” And I was happy, tenderly happy, with such a lovely, innocent thought that the Spirit had whispered to me, “Kiss God.” Later I remembered, “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry.”
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Wonderful, Suzi! And I predict that you will get to kiss your heavenly Father someday.
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Part 2.
A couple of days ago, Tom and I were getting ready to go the hospital for his outpatient procedure. The texts and emails to Tom had been sweet and encouraging. As I was getting things together, I felt thankful feelings, and began to sing out loud:
“I’ve got so much to thank him for,
So much to praise him for,
You see, he’s been so good to me.
And when I think of what he’s done,
And where he’s brought me from,
I’ve got so much to thank him for.“
I was walking through the house singing this, and said, “Tom, I felt a gentle nudge from the Spirit to sing this little song.” I wanted to explain to him how very gentle the feeling was, and I said, “It felt like this.” I blew gently on his cheek. “It was like a feather on my cheek, so gentle.” He said, “That’s Jesus kissing you back.” At that, I felt a lovely holy ghost ‘chill’ up and down my arms, continuing for a few moments. We were both rejoicing with tears in our eyes at this sweet moment from the Lord. It was comforting to share that touch together right before the medical procedure.
(2nd verse: “When I look around and see the good things he’s done for me,
I know I’m not worthy of them all.
But his blessings he freely gives, I owe my life to him,
I’ve got so much to thank him for.”)
Suzi