Does God speak to us today? It is a question that has been on my mind lately. Here's why...
When reading through God's word, I like to pick a book and then labor over it for a while. Ponder it. Consider it. You know what I mean? So I was praying recently about where to read next in the bible. Anyway, Through prayer, I decided that Jonah would be my next study.
Jonah appears to be a pretty easy read. Four books...no problem! In fact, being an avid Veggie Tales viewer, I kind of feel like I have Jonah nailed! I've seen the movie a dozen times and know every line and every song! Although I've not read anything in the bible about the "pirates who don't do anything"...but I digress.
Jonah 1:1 says, "The word of the Lord came to Jonah..." Wow. One and done. I can’t read further and am stopped in my tracks as I contemplate these words. Does God speak to us today?
I say yes. God hasn't changed, has He? Hebrews 13:8 says “Jesus is the same, yesterday and today, yes and forever.” So if He spoke to Jonah then, He should still speak even now.
Personally I can’t ever remember hearing the words of the Lord (part of me really hopes it never happens. Talk about the “Fear of the Lord!”). But he guides my thoughts. He speaks through His people. Through His word…It somehow all comes together to point me in His direction. He speaks to me and I cherish those times.
Lord, may You speak to us today and share Your will and Your desire for our lives so You may be glorified and Your perfect love be felt and realized in our lives.
