Avis Ward

Close Encounter of the God Kind



Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2007

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There are times in our lives when we read something, hear something or discover something through sight and sound that pleasantly overwhelms us. It leaves us in awe! Throughout the course of my adult life, I have enjoyed many such experiences long before standing at Niagara Falls or peering into the Grand Canyon.
 



 
Watching hummingbirds dance around red salvia, tasting from its sweet nectar reservoirs offers ‘awe’ inspiring moments for me. Thinking how God made provisions for all of His creatures gives blessed assurance of His Love for us, who were made in His image.
 
I’m not a Theologian. I took the required Religion and Philosophy courses to graduate from university. But prior to that, I had been a regular in attendance at Sunday school for as long as I can remember. Weekly attendance at Bible Study, as long as you were under our parents’ roof, was a requirement also.
 
I was indoctrinated with strict teachings and felt brain-washed by what I was taught at church and what I learned in the classroom. Becoming an adult was complicated enough compounded with having to make decisions about what God meant to me. I began my journey. I rebelled against all I was taught. There was no decision to make, afterall. I came into the knowledge of what God meant to me.
 
Feeling like Saul on the road to Damascus, I had my encounter and have had a personal relationship with God, the Father and His son, Jesus Christ, ever since. These lyrics proclaim the knowledge of who He is [has become] in my life.
 
In Genesis, He's the breath of life
In Exodus, the Passover Lamb
In Leviticus, He's our High Priest
Numbers, The fire by night
Deuteronomy, He's Moses' voice
In Joshua, He is salvation's choice
Judges, law giver
In Ruth, the kinsmen-redeemer
First and second Samuel, our trusted prophet
In Kings and Chronicles, He's sovereign
Ezra, true and faithful scribe
Nehemiah, He's the rebuilder of broken walls and lives
In Esther, He's Mordecai's courage
In Job, the timeless redeemer
In Psalms, He is our morning song
In Proverbs, wisdom's cry
Ecclesiastes, the time and season
In the Song of Solomon, He is the lover's dream
He is, He is, HE IS!
In Isaiah, He's Prince of Peace
Jeremiah, the weeping prophet
In Lamentations, the cry for Israel
Ezekiel, He's the call from sin
In Daniel, the stranger in the fire
In Hosea, He is forever faithful
In Joel, He's the Spirits power
In Amos, the arms that carry us
In Obadiah, He's the Lord our Savior
In Jonah, He's the great missionary
In Micah, the promise of peace
In Nahum, He is our strength and our shield
In Habakkuk and Zephaniah, He's pleading for revival
In Haggai, He restores a lost heritage
In Zechariah, our fountain
In Malachi, He is the son of righteousness rising with healing in His wings
He is, He is, HE IS!
In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, He is God, Man, Messiah
In the book of Acts, He is fire from heaven
In Romans, He's the grace of God
In Corinthians, the power of love
In Galatians, He is freedom from the curse of sin
Ephesians, our glorious treasure
Philippians, the servants heart
In Colossians, He's the Godhead Trinity
Thessalonians, our coming King
In Timothy, Titus, Philemon He's our mediator and our faithful Pastor
In Hebrews, the everlasting covenant
In James, the one who heals the sick.
In First and Second Peter, he is our Shepherd
In John and in Jude, He is the lover coming for His bride
In the Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords
He is, He is, HE IS!
The prince of peace
The Son of man
The Lamb of God
The great I AM
He's the alpha and omega
Our God and our Savior
He is Jesus Christ the Lord
and when time is no more
He is, HE IS!
Words by Jeoffrey Benward & Jeff Silvey
©1994 Star Song
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2007 by Avis Ward of GeoVi’s Home for New Life
Avis is founder of El Elyon Outpouring Center, an Empowerment Outreach Ministry emphasizing God’s Unconditional Love and Grace and GeoVi’s Home for New Life, a nonprofit providing faith, hope, and love to teens, pregnant teens and their babies. She's CEO of Providential Coaching, a Christian Life coaching practice teaching young women how-to turn within for divine direction to learn and follow the plan God has for their lives. She's the host and creator of Devoted Housewives in the House of God, an Internet Radio Talk Show. Speaker, Seminar Leader and an Ambassador of Love. Avis respectfully acknowledges her deceased parents as her role models, and the hero and heroine in her life.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)
» left by Judi Lake
 4 years 168 days ago.
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Avis it is amazing that I was drawn to you this evening. Today, I was 'mentally fried' and could not concentrate on work; (sorta like 'brain dead / inspiration won't come...') Since we have chickens, I played 'hookey' and checked on them. One of our chickens has been sitting on her eggs for over 2 weeks now and I was in awe, as you described regarding the Hummingbird, how God provides for all. (I do think this chicken is a bit neurotic though but that's another story...) Then I continued 'my hookey day' and watched the movie, "Pope John Paul II" and was so inspired by that man's faith. Then I read your article and was inspired with your beautiful, powerful words. There you have it, Ms. Ward, your words inspire others and YOU ARE GIFTED AS A WRITER. Thank you for sharing this!
» left by 4 years 168 days ago.
Judi, you gave me a "pick-me-upper" with your raving review. I am ever humbled and grateful. Seems like we were on the same or similiar path today, well yesterday. I've turned into a newborn, it seems. I prefer to stay awake all night and sleep most of the day. It shouldn't happen that way for me so I'm loopy. Laura is so blessed to have chickens about. Ooo Judi that's good living, girl. My dad stopped farming for his livelyhood when I was three but once a farmer, always. We had animals and all sorts of fun things to do by being reared in the country. I think God loves to visit country folk too! *laughing* He's been visiting me and I was inspired to write this article. I'm happy it blessed you. I have yet to see the film you spoke of so I'll put it in my queue. The lyrics to that song would be an excellent exercise for someone to learn the scriptures in the Bible, if so inspired. I think it has helped many! I appreciate you and your kindness, Judi. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
» left by Anonymous
 4 years 165 days ago.
A very beautiful and inspiring article. As with the above comment, you are a gifted writer. Looking forward to reading more of your articles.
» left by 4 years 163 days ago.
Dear Anonymous, thank you for your compliment, encouragement and comments. I'm trying to catch-up with "you are a gifted writer." *warm smile* I'm blessed to have your support and that of many others. Happy Wednesday!
» left by straight talk
 4 years 161 days ago.
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Home run and no one can even question you. Good job as usual. best wishes.
» left by 4 years 151 days ago.
Sir Robert, please accept my apology for the delay in responding. Thank you for your comments and support. You're always in my thoughts and prayers. I appreciate your encouragement more than you know. All the best to you and your family!
» left by Suzi Gravenstuk
 3 years 340 days ago.
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Avis, I agree with the other commentors, therefore we have confirmation--this article hit the spto.
» left by 3 years 340 days ago.
*graciously curtesying* Thank you so very much, Suzi! I'm humbled.
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