Sunday Nugget- Gambling on God

Guidance is an important thing for any spiritual seeker. The process of "tuning in" is the topic of my soon to be released book The Mystical Elvis: How to See God Everywhere. The bible is unique in the area of guidance. While the bible itself is considered a revelation, it also recounts revelation in some interesting forms.

In the Old Testament, when the priests of the temple needed answers they would refer to the Urim and Thummim (see Exodus 28:30; Numbers 27:21; Ezra 2:63 and Nehemiah 7:65). Signifying light and perfection these were stones in the priests breastplate that were "read" to make decisions for the people of Israel. These readings were on the same par as dreams and prohpets (1 Samuel 28:6), which along with the casting of lots, were the heavy hitters of revelation.

In the New Testament we have the example of the Apostles. They were trying to find God's replacement for Judas in the Twelve. Had they been invented at the time, Joseph and Matthias might have played "rock, paper, scissors" for the job. They instead cast lots between the two acceptable candidates for the position and a game of chance sealed the spot.

So why would God turn to "sticks and stones" to provide direction? Because perhaps they were not a game of chance after all. Everything is from God, in God and an expression of God. When trust is put in God's expressions, anything can be a conduit for His direction and guidance.

Peace and have a great Sunday.

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