"Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah....."
Jonah 1:1a
The Scripture does not tell us how God spoke – whether audibly or in Jonah's spirit. However it was, Jonah knew it was God's Word. How did Jonah know it was God's voice and not his own imagination? I struggle in knowing whether it is God speaking or whether it is my own brain gone wild. Jesus said His sheep would know His voice (John 10:4-5). There are those who scoff at the idea that God still speaks to people today. I do believe God speaks to me through the Scriptures – whether I read them myself in personal devotions or a preacher speaks His word. But when it comes to discerning His voice in making decisions, the picture is cloudier. I do want to hear God's voice and do His will. As the old hymn expresses it, "Speak to my heart; speak now I pray. God of salvation and Lord of Creation, O speak to my heart today."
Today's Thought: God still speaks today if we have ears to hear.
Have a listening day. Love you.
Jonah 1:1a
The Scripture does not tell us how God spoke – whether audibly or in Jonah's spirit. However it was, Jonah knew it was God's Word. How did Jonah know it was God's voice and not his own imagination? I struggle in knowing whether it is God speaking or whether it is my own brain gone wild. Jesus said His sheep would know His voice (John 10:4-5). There are those who scoff at the idea that God still speaks to people today. I do believe God speaks to me through the Scriptures – whether I read them myself in personal devotions or a preacher speaks His word. But when it comes to discerning His voice in making decisions, the picture is cloudier. I do want to hear God's voice and do His will. As the old hymn expresses it, "Speak to my heart; speak now I pray. God of salvation and Lord of Creation, O speak to my heart today."
Today's Thought: God still speaks today if we have ears to hear.
Have a listening day. Love you.
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