God Speaks to Us

From the very beginning, people were designed to be social creatures. God did not create humanity to live lonesome lives that rarely intersect with one another. As we engage with one another, we form relationships that range from causal acquaintances to intimate life partners. The more  we develop our relationship with others, the more physical time we spend in each others' presence.

The same holds true for our relationship with God. As we come to know Him more and more, we hear Him and see Him move in our lives. And God does show up in our lives in a very physical way. As we walk with Him, we learn to see how He speaks to us (be it through dreams, prayer, worship, etc.) God speaks to everyone in many different ways, but He does definitely speak to us.

Charles Sprugeon notes: "We are enabled to feel his word as spoken to us. Immediately: 'I tell you' Personal contact. Forcefully: 'in the ear.' Not as thundered from Sinai, but as whispered by 'a still, small voice.' Still, very effectually.

While God does want to be worshipped for who He is, God- for all His majesty and glory-still desires to have a deep relationship with us. So God meets with us as we are and where we are. God the Holy Spirit speaks to us and intercedes for us on our behalf. He doesn't scream at us or thunder down at us from Heaven. He speaks tenderly, to guide, comfort, and encourage us. This shows us that God must be near. After all, you can only hear the whisper of someone who is right next to you.

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