THE VOICE OF GOD
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16
in biblical times, God often spoke in dramatic ways to His people. This was because they didn't have the complete revelation of God as we have in the Bible today. Although God still speaks today, His methods have changed. We can't expect Him to speak in an audible voice or send an angelic messenger every time He has something to say to us.
Today God speaks to us primarily through His written Word-the Bible. It contains the complete revelation of God. There is not a single thing God wants us to know that is not contained in the Bible. This is not a book written by human inspiration; the Holy Spirit of God literally breathed His truth upon the minds of certain men so that they could record it.
The Bible is God's way of speaking to our pressing needs, concerns, heartaches, and worries. So often when trouble strikes, we turn here or there, talking to some friend or counsellor. All of that is well and good, and the Father does indeed speak through godly men and women. But the first place we should turn is to His Word.
The Lord has given us this Book so that we might know His mindwhich requires consistently spending time in the Word. If you pick up the Bible only when you have a question or emergency, then you'll never get the big picture of what God wants to say.
Scripture is a treasure trove of God's thoughts concerning you. Spend time there every day - starting today - mining it for its wisdom and insights.
Prayer: Father, give me a new desire to stay with your word so that I may know and walk in your will.
Scriptural Reading: 2 Timothy 3:10-16
