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Hearing from God in the Bible 

Sometimes I think we forget how relevant God is in our lives in this present day. We were created for relationship with God, so that we would get to know Him better and seek Him in the everyday so that ultimately we become more and more Christ-like. God has given us the Bible so that we, His people, can seek Him and truly understand His characteristics, His beauty, and receive revelation from God himself.

In the past, I always thought that the main way of learning about and receiving words from God was through a pastor that had a ‘better’ relationship with God. However, the truth is that God has given us the incredible privilege of knowing Him through His Word. Each time you open your Bible, be expectant. Although the words might be the same, God can reveal so much more than what we could ever expect by praying over the Word and saying, “God, please show me what You have for me today!” And let me tell you, it’s unreal the revelations we can have when we give God the room to move and resist the urge to put Him in a box by telling Him what we think we should be learning. 

You and I are a catalyst for change in our own life and the lives around us by saying yes to God; by saying yes to what He wants to do with us, yes to seeking Him, including in His Word. Don’t forget that anyone can hear from God, and you are not an exception to this. 

Prayer: Dear Lord, we pray that as we open our Bibles, we would be open to revelation and that we wouldn’t stay where we are in our walk with You. We want to learn, grow and be challenged to become more Christ-like. Help us spend more time with You. Please reveal all You have for us at this point in time. Amen. 

(Written by Susannah Woodford)