The Bible in a Year “Hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent unto you, both rising up early, and sending them, but ye have not hearkened.” — Jeremiah 26:5 Jeremiah was given an uncomfortable assignment. God sent him to preach not to people who had abandoned worship altogether, but toContinue reading “When Hearing God Is Not Enough”
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WHEN GOD ASKS, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?”
On Second Thought “So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’” — 1 Kings 19:13 Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 19 feels uncomfortablyContinue reading “WHEN GOD ASKS, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?””
When God Speaks Through the Noise
As the Day Ends There are moments in life when the voice of God is present, yet our hearts are too burdened to receive it. The Israelites in Exodus 6:9 found themselves in such a place: “They did not listen to Moses because of their broken spirit and harsh slavery.” The Hebrew phrase qōtser rûaḥ—“shortnessContinue reading “When God Speaks Through the Noise”
On Speaking Terms with the Living God
The Bible in a Year “Abram fell on his face; and God talked with him.” Genesis 17:3 One of the quiet longings that surfaces again and again as we read Scripture together through the year is the desire to hear God speak—not audibly, perhaps, but personally, clearly, and faithfully into the circumstances of our lives.Continue reading “On Speaking Terms with the Living God”
As the Day Begins
This meditation on Psalm 29:4 emphasizes the powerful and majestic voice of the Lord, reflecting His presence in nature and within our lives. It encourages listeners to start their day by attuning to God’s voice, which brings peace, guidance, and renewal, cutting through worldly chaos and offering strength in communion with Him.
When Religion Becomes Routine
The content reflects on spiritual deafness illustrated in Isaiah 29, where people show outward devotion without true heart engagement. It warns against routine worship devoid of genuine connection to God, emphasizing the importance of sincerity in spiritual practices. The author encourages personal reflection and preparation for worship to foster a deeper relationship with God.