by Pastor Dee
When the Word Awakens the Soul
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
—John 1:1
Whenever the Scriptures are opened, something sacred stirs—like the breath of God awakening what was dormant. His Word is never silent. It rises from the page with power, lighting a flame in the depths of the heart. What happens there is more than reading. It is meeting. It is revelation. It is the voice of the Lord whispering life into the soul.
And often, His presence comes so fully that it feels as though the heart cannot contain it. The Holy Spirit speaks in waves—placing thoughts, impressions, Scriptures, melodies, and connections into the mind in a way no human creativity could manufacture. It becomes clear that God alone is the source of this overflow.
For He delights to fill His people.
The moment His Word is opened, the Spirit begins to weave together memories, unspoken prayers, old conversations, hidden burdens, and even forgotten songs—stitching them into a single invitation:
“Listen. Follow. Speak what I give you.”
This is not something to boast about. This is grace. Pure grace.
“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” —1 Corinthians 1:31
“Let him who boasts boast in this: that he understands and knows Me.” —Jeremiah 9:24
We are only earthen vessels—fragile jars containing a treasure we could never create. Yet God pours into us still. Today, that pouring came wrapped in music.
When Scripture Becomes a Song
As the Scriptures were opened today, something unexpected rose within—a holy awareness of the music sung recently with The Singing Women of Texas, West Chapter at First Baptist Church in Levelland.
Two Mosie Lister anthems returned like a gentle tide:
- Till the Storm Passes By (1958)
- Love Was in the Room (1998)
The harmonies had felt like hands lifting the soul toward peace. The lyrics didn’t merely tell stories—they ministered. They steadied the heart. They radiated the nearness of God. And today, the Holy Spirit whispered a reminder:
Music becomes prayer when God breathes through it.
Where a Human Story Meets God’s Voice
While reflecting on worship, a look into Mosie Lister’s life unearthed a treasure.
He once said:
“The best way to receive inspiration is to keep one’s mind open to the Giver of all things.”
That is the posture of true devotion—staying open to the Giver.
Then came the detail that humbled the heart:
Mosie Lister’s most-recorded song,
“How Long Has It Been?”,
was written after a simple prayer:
“Lord, help me express what I’m thinking.”
Within fifteen minutes, the entire song arrived—not through striving or brilliance, but through surrender and listening.
It happened because he remained open.
And this is the invitation for anyone reading these words:
Open the Bible. Listen to God. Obey the Holy Spirit.
You are being pursued.
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me…” —Psalm 23:6
“The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” —Luke 19:10
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” —Jeremiah 31:3
Just as God poured a song into Mosie, He pours words into His people today. Not because we are clever. Not because we are disciplined. But because the Spirit delights to fill those who open their hearts.
A Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for speaking through Scripture, through the Holy Spirit, and through songs written before we ever knew how deeply we would need them. Thank You for placing eternal treasure within earthen vessels. Keep every heart open to the Giver of all things. Teach Your people to listen as Mosie Lister listened, to respond quickly when You inspire, and to recognize Your voice in every word, melody, and moment.
Let every step along this Prayful Path draw us deeper into Your presence. Whisper to us today, move through us, and let everything offered through our lives bring glory to Jesus alone.
In His holy name, amen.