Tag Archives: hearing God

Being a Disciple; November 5, 2024


Isaiah 50:4 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue,    to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning,    wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. I know I’ve written on this verse before, but I feel … Continue reading

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Gratitude; September 24, 2024


Psalm 13:1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?    How long will you hide your face from me? It struck me just now that this is the cry of a man who was used to hearing from God frequently. The thing is, when … Continue reading

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Hearing God; September 22, 2024


Job 33:14 For God does speak—now one way, now another—    though no one perceives it. It’s a little hard to know how to take Elihu, the speaker here. He “comes out of nowhere” in the narrative, not being one of Job’s … Continue reading

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Hearing Ears; May 5, 2024


Luke 16:31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” This goes directly to something Jesus said many times, about hearing ears. … Continue reading

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The Blessings of Obedience; May 2, 2024


Luke 11:28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Many people were deeply touched by hearing Jesus, which is why large crowds often followed Him. The woman who cried out, prompting this … Continue reading

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Authority; April 26, 2024


Mark 1:22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. I find this a fascinating comment. Jesus not only taught as someone with authority, He … Continue reading

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Proof; April 22, 2024


Matthew 12:38 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you.” There are all kinds of proof, and all sorts of reasons for asking for proof. … Continue reading

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Divine Revelation; April 21, 2024


Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good … Continue reading

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Speaking for God; April 17, 2024


Zechariah 1:3 Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty. It strikes me that at this point Zechariah was not … Continue reading

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Receiving the Word; April 1, 2024


Luke 24:32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” What these two disciples described is an experience common to every true disciple … Continue reading

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