Heaven’s Hotline
I'm not one of those people who has to have the latest, greatest phone. In fact, half the time, I forget to carry my phone with me. That being said, for my birthday, Jason surprised me with a nice new phone. The main reason for this change was because my old phone had been acting wonky for some time now. On several occasions, people claimed I didn't answer their call when the truth is, my phone never rang. Messages didn't always go through. And recently, it took me five tries or more to even make a call.
The frustration of an unreliable connection is maddening. You need to make an important call, but your device decides it's the perfect time for a technological tantrum. We've all been there, haven't we?
But as I finally gave up on my rebellious phone that day, a beautiful thought struck me: aren't you glad our "phone line" to Heaven doesn't work like that?
When we call on the Lord, we never get a "service unavailable" message. There's no heavenly voicemail asking us to try again later. No dropped connections mid-prayer. No "sorry, all heavenly operators are currently busy" recordings.
The Bible promises, "And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear" (Isaiah 65:24). What an incredible assurance! Before we even dial God's number, He's already answering. While we're still mid-sentence in our prayer, He's actively listening.
Unlike my temperamental old phone, our connection to God never fails. We don't need the latest prayer app or upgraded spiritual hardware. The line is always crystal clear, regardless of where we are or what time it is. Even in the stillness of the Welsh countryside, where mobile reception can be spotty at best, my connection to the Father remains uninterrupted.
Sometimes I wonder if we truly grasp what a gift this is. In a world of unreliable technology and inconsistent human communication, we have constant access to the Creator of the universe. No waiting periods. No technical difficulties. No "please hold" music.
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).
So while I'm grateful for my new, more reliable phone (thank you, Jason!), I'm infinitely more thankful for prayer—the divine connection that never drops a call, requires no monthly fee, and offers unlimited minutes with the King of Kings.