This is what God the Lord says—

Do you know what God is saying to you? Furthermore, if you do, what is your response? After all, if it’s ”God the Lord” speaking, ”See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks” (Hebs.12:25); ”Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts” (Hebs.4:7b).

God has many ways of speaking to us, but He does so predominantly through the Scriptures. Also, by a ‘still small voice” within.

In order to hear God speak, first and foremost we must read His Word, the Bible (although, again and again we will find it is reading us).

Let’s also be alert for that prophetic word the Holy Spirit speaks into the heart. It will always ride tandem with God’s Word. It won’t veer off in another direction. This is how we can check what we think we’re hearing. God will not contradict Himself.

When I read these words from Isaiah 42:5a during a recent prayer time, it prompted me to pray for neighbours, friends and family, that they will hear God speaking to them. I very much want to pray for them, and keep on praying, but I confess there are days when when I feel weary and exhausted, and I wonder if anything will ever change. I guess you may also get to that place at times. But I remind myself that God can meet with anyone, anywhere at any time, and speak to them, and reveal Himself to them in all His majesty and greatness.

Come to think of it, isn’t that why you and I are in the Kingdom?!!

PRAYER: Lord God, as the old hymn says, ”Speak with the voice that wakes the dead, and make the people hear. Revive your work O, Lord…”