GOD STILL SPEAKS

Not everyone would agree with my choice of headings, but I'm completely convinced that He does.  He does in a variety of ways, but a common way He speaks to me is through my daily Bible reading or devotional booklet.  One of my very favorites is Bob Gass', The Word for You Today and I'm placing it here for you to enjoy, because I found today's reading particularly provocative:  Enjoy!

 "Your ears shall hear a word."  Isa. 30:21

You Need A Word."

A "word from God can bring you the solution you need.  God created the world with a Word, so imagine what a word from Him could do for your situation.  The Bible says, "Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,'  Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left."  Notice the words, "Your ears shall hear a word."  But if your spiritual ears are not open, trained and attuned to God, you won't hear what He is saying to you.  Furthermore, if you filter what He's saying to you through human intellect in order to harmonize it with your own opinions, you will get nowhere.  God gives a "word" to those who have an open ear--and heart.

     When you pray, what are you looking for?  A spiritual high, or a time of intimacy with the Lord in which He speaks and you listen?  When you read your Bible are you seeking confirmation of your own thoughts, or are you seeking God's will?  IMAGINE WHAT ONE OF GOD'S IDEAS COULD DO FOR YOUR LIFE!  "The people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits" (Da 11:32 NKJV).  If you dream of doing great things in life, get to know God.  He will reveal Himself to you through His word.  You'll hear a lot of different ideas each day; some will benefit you, others won't.  But when you get a "word" from God, it's like a seed; it has the potential to produce a tree; OR BETTER YET, A WHOLE ORCHARD OF FRUIT.

Emphasis mine!