Today’s Scripture: Say to the forest of the Negeb, Hear the word of the LORD: Thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I will kindle a fire in you, and it shall devour every green tree in you and every dry tree. The blazing flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from south to north shall be scorched by it. Ezekiel 20:47 ESV
How do you hear God? Do you hear a booming voice? For years I waited for that “voice”. I cried out to God in frustration of my lack of hearing and my bewilderment as to why He remained silent.
Then I heard Him. I heard Him in His Word. When I read His scriptures, His Word, I hear Him. Just as Ezekiel was instructed here to share the word that had been given him to these people of Negeb; “Hear the word of the LORD.” We too can share the word of the LORD we have been given.
This verse and the one following say it is God who kindles this fire in us. An unquenchable fire within us to share the word we have heard. To “hear” God we must listen to His word. May we not neglect the going to His Word while waiting on another voice.
Do you go the God’s Word to hear Him?
Today’s Prayer: LORD God, thank You for Your Word and for Your unquenchable fire within us. Thank You for sending Your Word to us. Help us to hear You in Your Word and to share this word with those You intend. I know You are God in how You have dealt with me. Help me to share You. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
Knowing His Word. Reading His Word comes before we hear any other voice. That Word is our filter and our hearing aid.
Amen Joseph, this has been my experience as well. In His Word and in His stillness we come to hear and know Him. Blessings in your hearing.