1 Kings 22:18-23 The address of these verse where hidden from me but I knew the Word. For years I searched and could not find them. Why did you hide the address from me Lord?

Now if you go and read 1 Kings 22:18-23 you will find scripture that is arguable. Many can and do argue the bible points. But this devotional is not about that. It is about the reason behind the hidden address.

Last night a young woman who struggles in the Word came to ask a very pointed question concerning the issues contained there. As I heard her read the verses I recognized the Word I had in my heart but was lacking the address.

“Praise the Lord, that he has spoken to you in this!” I told her. “I have been searching for years for this very address and the Lord has hidden it from me and now has used you to send me that answer.”

This is the way of the Lord, to take and build confidence in children that they do hear God and that God can and does use them in service to His will. She answered my plea but did not know she was used of God until I confessed my need to her.

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

I had to wait years to hear His voice on this and when the moment came, I was pleased to edify her in that moment. It was worth the wait. The issue that awaits me in 1 Kings 22:18-23 still lies before me, but the issue of the hidden address has been put to rest.

Never underestimate God’s ability to use you in service to the saints. Do not doubt God can speak thru you.