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