JUNE 20, Psalm 63:1

“Your science project is looking good,” said Grandpa as he looked over Ern Wen’s shoulder. “What will you call it?”

“Means of communication,” answered Ern Wen. He had written reports about the telephone, radio, TV, satellites, and submarine fibre-optic cables. Then he found pictures and made diagrams to illustrate the project. He was just adding the finishing touches.

Grandpa studied Ern Wen’s work for a few minutes. “Ah,” he murmured, “you forgot something most important, boy.” Ern Wen was startled. “I did? What’s that?” he asked.

“Communication with God,” answered Grandpa with a twinkle in his eye.

“I never thought of that,” said Ern Wen. “In Bible times, God sometimes talked to people through dreams, didn’t He?”

“That’s right, and at other times He spoke to people directly,” Grandpa said, “but He has a different way of speaking to us now.”

“I know,” said Ern Wen. “He speaks to us through the Bible, right?”

Grandpa smiled and nodded. “God also speaks to His children by putting thoughts in their minds and desires in their hearts,” he said. “That’s the work of the Holy Spirit. And do you know how we can talk to God?”

Ern Wen nodded. “Sure. Through prayer.” He looked at the chart he had made. “Hey, I’ve got an idea! There’s still room on my chart so I’ll add a picture of Heaven with a line running to earth where a man is reading his Bible. Then I’ll have a line running to heaven from a man who is praying.” He grinned. “It will be fun to see what my teacher says. He’ll probably think I’m crazy, but I don’t care.”

“It will be a good testimony,” approved Grandpa, “and don’t forget to make use of this means of communication for yourself too.”

Thought: Is there regular communication between you and God? Do you read your Bible each day?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me to seek You every day, and to read the Bible and pray too! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.