Over
the years of walking with Jesus, I have discovered countless promises that
prove God still speaks to the listening heart, for instance Psalm 19:1-4 (NLT).
“The heavens proclaim
the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day
after day they continue to speak; night after night
they make him known. They speak without a sound or
word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world.”
And
then of course there are the words of our precious Lord and Savior in John
10:14-15; 27-28 (NIV). “I
am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father
knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. My sheep listen to
my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can
snatch them out of my hand.”
Yes,
God’s voice may not be audible, but we can hear Him. Conversations with Him
parallel talking with people; just like with friends and loved ones, to hear
God’s voice takes time and investment. Only when both sides communicate and truly
listen to each other, do real, lasting relationships grow. Are you
and I making the investments and taking the time to listen to Him?
You
may have heard the Bible described as God’s love letter written to us, His
bride. Like a soldier at war who sends love-letters home to his sweetheart. How
sad it would be if she left his letters on the shelf unopened. Does God still
speak to the listening heart? You better believe He does! Open His letter and
your life will never be the same.
