Scripture: Hebrews 1.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Hebrews 1:1-4 (NLT)
¹ Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.
² And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe.
³ The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.
⁴ This shows that the Son is far greater than the angels, just as the name God gave him is greater than their names.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

I believe that way too often Christians (we) go around, whining and complaining about how they wish they knew what God wanted them to do. I believe that in these verses today we are reminded that in earlier days God spoke to His people through His prophets, and that is why I find the book of Isaiah so fascinating. However, in verse 2 we are told that in these final days (today) God speaks through His Son (Jesus). Now I’m sure that your next question would be “but how can I hear the voice of Jesus”. God said to His people “O ye of little faith”, He also said “Test me and see if I wouldn’t bless you beyond your capability of storing, or handling the blessing”. His Word was provided as “a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105 (KJV). Therefore, I believe that we are all smart enough to deduce how we will know when God has spoken or directed – get in the Word! Our next excuse will be, but Scripture was written as a means of telling us what happened back in Bible days. Please let me draw you back to what the Word says in Psalm 119:105. So here’s the scoop friend, read the Bible and listen to what God is saying to You through His Word. When you are doubting that anyone, and especially God, loves you and you read John 3:16, you will not walk away wondering if God loves you. When you wonder if He could possibly direct you in your workplace, or where to move to, and you read the story of Moses depending on his every move to be directed by God when leading over 3 million people through the wilderness without caravans of food and water, I believe that you will be comforted to know that God can easily handle the small thing(s) that you are asking of Him. Now I’m sure you are wondering how you will handle the idea of hearing God’s audible voice. Friend, as you invite Jesus into your heart as your personal Savior, He fills you with His Holy Spirit (the Comforter). When you pray to Jesus about your direction/decisions, and you feel a strong urge to go this way instead of that way, do you not think for a moment that the Holy Spirit that has filled your life has any part in that? Of course He does. Trust God, and lean not to your own understanding friend. In all your ways allow Him to be Lord and Master, for He cares for you! If you are not experiencing this kind of relationship with my Lord, then I encourage You to listen to His voice and surrender Your life completely to Him and allow Him to be Lord of your life. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I might encourage you with, or if I can provide help or support in Your decision to accept Jesus as Lord for the very first time. Click on the link below to email me.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Lord Jesus, You loved me enough that You sent the Comforter, Your Holy Spirit, to dwell within me and to guide, protect, comfort and lead me. Thank You for that kind of love. Please help me to always make a priority of getting into Your Word so that You may fill me and guide me. Please speak to the hearts of all those that may read this devotional, that they too might find comfort in knowing that You loved us enough to send Your own Son that we may have forgiveness of sin and sent Your Holy Spirit so that we may have ongoing strength and guidance throughout this time on earth. Thank You for that kind of love.

 

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