Then the Lord spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but saw no form; there was only a voice.
-Deuteronomy 4:12
We know that the Bible says that God spoke to His servants, that He told them His will, and instructed them in what they were to do. That is very clear. But what about us today – right here and now? Does God still speak to people today? When we talk of the Lord speaking to us, understand that we are referring to a powerful conviction that took place in the heart. The Lord moved in my heart, the Holy Spirit dealt with me about something, and it was a though I was hearing God’s voice speaking to me. Perhaps not in audible words received through the ears, but nevertheless He communicated His Word. This is where we come to understand what the Bible calls the still small voice, the gentle whisper, and the work of the Holy Spirit. We listen in faith, expecting, listening, and waiting for the Lord. And when we do so we are not disappointed, for the Lord speaks to us in His own way; in our hearts, in our spirit, and through His word.
The Bible is clear that God spoke directly to His people and that He did so in a voice that rang like thunder across the sky. The people heard the voice of the Lord as He spoke to them. And it was not a word of condemnation, but one of assurance that if they were faithful they would be blessed. But if they turned away from God and went after idols they would suffer the consequences of doing so. Let us listen for the voice of the Lord. He will speak, comfort, guide, and bless.
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