He is speaking, are you listening?
He Is Speaking—Are you listening?
This week, I’ve been so encouraged and challenged. I want to share a small glimpse of that with you.
While praying this week, I thanked God for how quickly I feel He has been speaking and responding to my prayers. As soon as I did, I felt Him say, “I speak to those who are listening.” I started to tear up.
Honestly, I feel very unworthy for God to speak to me, even if I am listening and wanting to hear His voice. But His word was so full of grace. I didn’t hear, “I speak to those who are worthy,” “I speak to pastors,” “I speak to certain people,” “I speak to super holy people,” “I speak to parents who don’t yell,” or “I speak to perfect people.” I just felt Him say, “I speak to those who are listening.”
My mind began to race through verses about His grace and mercy coming to the just and the unjust (see Matthew 5:43-45). God spoke to and even answered the prayers of a wicked King Ahab, as well as King Hezekiah, who desired to please the Lord. I was so encouraged because I realized my job is to listen—not to listen simply for what I want to hear, but to hear Him—to pray, believing that He is listening to me and desires to speak to me.
The grace of God doesn't give a qualification, simply an invitation.
This week I encouraged a friend through the verses God was using to encourage me. I pray they encourage you as well.
“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” Isaiah 55:6
“You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.” Proverbs 3:5-8
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." Revelation 3:20
"If anyone hears My voice." He is speaking, are you listening?
This week, I’ve been so encouraged and challenged. I want to share a small glimpse of that with you.
While praying this week, I thanked God for how quickly I feel He has been speaking and responding to my prayers. As soon as I did, I felt Him say, “I speak to those who are listening.” I started to tear up.
Honestly, I feel very unworthy for God to speak to me, even if I am listening and wanting to hear His voice. But His word was so full of grace. I didn’t hear, “I speak to those who are worthy,” “I speak to pastors,” “I speak to certain people,” “I speak to super holy people,” “I speak to parents who don’t yell,” or “I speak to perfect people.” I just felt Him say, “I speak to those who are listening.”
My mind began to race through verses about His grace and mercy coming to the just and the unjust (see Matthew 5:43-45). God spoke to and even answered the prayers of a wicked King Ahab, as well as King Hezekiah, who desired to please the Lord. I was so encouraged because I realized my job is to listen—not to listen simply for what I want to hear, but to hear Him—to pray, believing that He is listening to me and desires to speak to me.
The grace of God doesn't give a qualification, simply an invitation.
This week I encouraged a friend through the verses God was using to encourage me. I pray they encourage you as well.
“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” Isaiah 55:6
“You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.” Proverbs 3:5-8
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." Revelation 3:20
"If anyone hears My voice." He is speaking, are you listening?
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