Isn’t it fascinating that the clearest description of God’s character in Genesis 1-3 is that God is a communicating God. “God said” runs throughout Genesis 1. Then in Genesis 2-3, God is busy communicating with his new human creation.
I have never counted myself, but I have read that some form of “God said” or “the Lord said” appears over 3800 times in the Old Testament.
So, it isn’t too surprising that Jesus’ conception begins with God speaking to Jesus’ mother. Then, Jesus begins his ministry with God speaking to him—“You are my beloved son in whom I am well-pleased.” This guidance from God is claimed throughout the Gospel’s descriptions of Jesus’ ministry. I would love to know more about how Jesus “heard” from God day-to-day. We really aren’t told too much about it. But, we are told that Jesus often went away to pray and that Jesus was always listening and looking for God’s activity.
So, how is God speaking to you and to me today? What are you hearing? I would say that what I am “hearing” most in my inner spirit is “Pay more attention to me being in your spaces. Open the eyes and ears of your spiritual sensitivity—open your heart. I am communicating a lot more than you are hearing and seeing.”
How about you? What are you seeing and/or hearing?
I love this blog. Waiting and listening seem to be almost all a person of my age can do. I do get discouraged sometimes
Donna. You are probably right that I am also more conscious of the need due to my aging. And, without question, I sometimes get discouraged that I can’t seem to see or hear God when I want to, but I more often get discouraged by my forgetting to try to do so. Having said all of that, I am still incredibly grateful for all the ways the Lord has guided and touched my life. Way more than I deserve. And, I am thrilled that no matter how old we get we can keep learning and keep growing.
I love the reality that God is talking with us-how often do I miss that quiet voice/gentle nudge. Thank you for this poignant reminder Ron.
I agree Kathy. I am sure that I miss the nudges and whispers far too often, but I find life much richer when I do hear or see the Lord nudging me along.
Thanks for this Ron. It is a thought that is easy to ignore. The other day I had this thought. Jesus is the only God who said He was coming back. That is indeed communication and our hope and hope for our world. Recently I have been doing a daily Christian meditation devotion much centered on hearing God and, in ways that I can’t really describe well, I believe I am hearing more and acting on that. It is not a science, but it is a blessing.
Blessings. Let’s stay on the journey and remind one another.
My ability to focus has decreased as I get older, BUT the time and desire to hear from Him has increased. I marvel with Dave, at how much of the Word is inscribed on my heart from early years with scripture songs from Bill Nagy and the St Louis Jesuits, and other worshippers. He knew that my memory would fade but music has kept his words inside. So thankful!
Amen! Music that touches so deeply is such a gift isn’t it!