Can we still hear God today? Archives

God is always speaking which makes it possible to hear God’s word for today, each and every day. Jeremiah 33:3 says, “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know”. Here is a promise from God that when we call, He will answer. It doesn’t say “I may answer” or “I will try to answer” it says, “I will answer”. If we believe this promise that God will answer us when we call out to Him how can we hear God’s word for today? Spending time in the presence of God for the purpose of encountering Him is how we can hear God’s word for today.

Reading the Word of God

The Bible is more than a book. We are spending time with Jesus Himself. John 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. John 1:14 continues to reveal, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…”. Jesus is the Word of God. When we read the Word of God, we are spending time with a person, not a book.

The revelations we receive from the Bible are one way to hear God’s word for today. When we remember that the Bible is a person it is easier to approach our time spent through the lens of relationship. Each word, chapter, and book of the bible written becomes a conversation. I challenge you to begin your time with the Word of God by asking the question “God what is Your word for today?” and then read with expectancy that He will answer.

Encounters

Let’s try it first.

Close your eyes and picture Jesus.

Once you see Jesus ask Him out loud, “Jesus, what do you want to share with me today?”

Take a moment and listen for His answer.

What did He say?

Whatever Jesus shared with you is God’s word for today. It’s really that simple. He died so we could be in relationship with Him. He wants to be with us, He loves us, and He wants to speak to us. We just have to set aside the time and then be patient enough to listen.

Testimonies

Have you ever been talking to a friend or in a small group and someone shares something that is exactly what you needed to hear? Revelation 19:10 says, “…the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” and the gift of prophecy is for comforting, encouraging, and strengthening. When a testimony is shared it’s inviting God to do what He has already done again. Testimonies are a great way to hear God’s word for today because they show us what is possible.

Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that God is the same, “yesterday, today and forever”. He does not change. The One who spoke light into existence is still speaking today and He wants to share His heart with you and me.

Here His heart for you in this moment…

Beloved,

You are worthy of My love. I desire to spend intimate time with you. I want to know you and be known by you. I want to unravel the mystery of My Kingdom and show you all I have planned for you.

You are not without value. You are not without purpose. You are not without hope. Come to Me. Call to Me. Seek Me. I promise that as you come, I will draw near, that as you call I will answer, and that as you seek you will find. I AM not hiding things from you, but rather hiding things for you.

I want to discover and uncover mystery and revelations with you, in relationship – together. Together is My hearts cry. I couldn’t bear to be separated from you for eternity and that is why I have made a Way through My son, Jesus.

Believe and receive all that I have for you. This is God’s word for today. Come each and every day that I might love you more!

All My Love,

Jesus

God still speaks today. We don’t serve a dead God but a living God and it’s so important that we listen to what He has to say.

“But all who listen to Me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” (Proverbs 1:33)

Look at Joshua the fearless general and conqueror. The only time he lost a battle was when he didn’t consult with God first. I mean this is Joshua, the one who entered the Promised Land, was there when the walls of Jericho fell down and when the sun stood still. It just shows you how listening to God sets you up for success!

If I met up with someone much wiser than me the best thing I could do is listen to them more than talk. I have two ears and one mouth so I should use them in that proportion. I think this is so true if we are wanting to access the fullness of God’s wisdom, to everything we need and more.

I’m not saying we shouldn’t talk to God. He loves to hear us talk and I think He misses us so much when we don’t, but we should give attention to if not more, to listening to God. The best leaders I know don’t say too much, but they listen a lot and there must be something in that.

God Speaks in Diverse Ways

God speaks to us in different ways: through his Word, a sermon, through a friend or a situation and even through nature. In the Old Testament God spoke through visions and dreams and in His audible voice. I once heard God’s audible voice, it sounds like Mufasa from the Lion king, just kidding!

“A whisper can only be heard by someone who is close to you and God wants us to be that close!”

God can even speak to us in any way He chooses. In the Old Testament he once even spoke through a donkey’s behind! Today I find God often speaks to me through movies. I remember I took my wife to see The Hunger Games, which she loved, although it is not one of my favourites, but God used it to speak to me about standing up for people who were being overlooked just like Jesus did.

There are so many more ways God speaks, but He usually speaks to us in that still small voice. I mean you think He would make it loud and clear so we could hear Him better, I know I would if I was asking someone to do something for me but nine times out of 10 He speaks in a whisper.

Why does God do that? I believe it is because a whisper can only be heard by someone who is close to you and God wants to be that close to you! Listen close to God today, He has something to say to you, a whisper you can shout from the rooftops!

The Bible says perfect love casts out all fear, so when you spend time with God who is perfect love without even knowing it you are casting out fear in your life.

This article was written by Scottish youth pastor, Steven McLeish who serves at Destiny Church, Glasgow. He is also a spoken word artist with several videos on YouTube. These can be watched on his Spoken Light channel.

Can we still hear God today?

God’s Word For Today Comes By Learning To Hear His Voice

Reading the Word of God

Encounters

Testimonies

God Speaks in Many Ways. It’s Up to Us to Listen

God Speaks in Diverse Ways