When God Speaks Read Jeremiah 31:35-40
8/16/2016 Read Jeremiah 31:35-40Saint James Assembly of Faith
" I, the LORD, have spoken!" (Jer. 31:37).
The act of speaking has a variety of qualities and authority, depending on who is doing the talking. Some people talk a lot and say nothing - they simply can't stand keeping quiet. Then there are others who say little, but what they say is regarded as wise and worthwhile. They can make the most profound things seem simple because they are such accomplished communicators.
The Bible creates a deep awareness that God is speaking and that when He speaks He has something very important to say. He spoke during the creation. He spoke to Moses at the burning bush; to Isaiah in the temple; to Samuel in the sanctuary. He spoke forcefully at the birth of Christ when His Word became flesh.
In our Scripture passage for today God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah about a covenant of eternal constancy, trustworthiness and grace. It is as if God is saying, "Listen! This is what I want to say to you. This is My promise and when I make a promise I keep it. You can take my word for it."
Jesus is God's Word to us and the entire human race. But sometimes He speaks to you as an individual. He may give an order; or a word of caution and correction. It may be a word of encouragement or comfort, even forgiveness or healing. You cannot force God to speak, but you can be ready to listen when He speaks and then obey Him. Are you ready?
The Word is the face, the countenance, the representation of God, in whom He is brought to light and made known.
~ Clement of Alexandria ~
The act of speaking has a variety of qualities and authority, depending on who is doing the talking. Some people talk a lot and say nothing - they simply can't stand keeping quiet. Then there are others who say little, but what they say is regarded as wise and worthwhile. They can make the most profound things seem simple because they are such accomplished communicators.
The Bible creates a deep awareness that God is speaking and that when He speaks He has something very important to say. He spoke during the creation. He spoke to Moses at the burning bush; to Isaiah in the temple; to Samuel in the sanctuary. He spoke forcefully at the birth of Christ when His Word became flesh.
In our Scripture passage for today God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah about a covenant of eternal constancy, trustworthiness and grace. It is as if God is saying, "Listen! This is what I want to say to you. This is My promise and when I make a promise I keep it. You can take my word for it."
Jesus is God's Word to us and the entire human race. But sometimes He speaks to you as an individual. He may give an order; or a word of caution and correction. It may be a word of encouragement or comfort, even forgiveness or healing. You cannot force God to speak, but you can be ready to listen when He speaks and then obey Him. Are you ready?
The Word is the face, the countenance, the representation of God, in whom He is brought to light and made known.
~ Clement of Alexandria ~
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