God's Words

Good Morning,

Isaiah 55:10-11 (NIV)
As the rain and the snow
come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

Do you believe what you read in these verses this morning? That God's word...either what have been written in the Bible or what is given to men even today...will come back to Him with fruit and seed? Is this something that you know in your heart and mind is true? I would guess that most of us would totally agree that what we read today is, certainly, true. So then, if we believe this as a fact, then why do we keep our mouths shut so often when it's pretty clear we are hearing from God words that we should be speaking or writing or in some way conveying to those who need them?

God speaks to us. I hope you believe that. I certainly do. I don't just believe it, I know it as an absolute fact. The reason I know it is simply because I'm not smart enough, educated enough, or glib enough to do what I do each day on my own. I know that what comes to me is from God. I'm just another conduit for Him to use as He sees fit. Those who know me and have known me for a long time will have to agree that this is true, as well, because they know that in my own power I simply would not come up with what God gives me.

Okay. You know what? God speaks to you, also. It's true. He speaks to you by letting you know what Scripture means when you read the Bible. He speaks to you when you pray and then give Him time to answer you into your mind and heart. He speaks to you when you talk with your brothers and sisters in Christ and listen to what they might say. He speaks to you when you take a walk in the park or simply when you sit quietly with your thoughts. He speaks to you in a myriad of ways and at many times.

Here's the deal, though. What, exactly, do you do with what God says to you? Do you keep His word given to you close to the vest, so to speak? Do you doubt that God has really spoken into your heart and mind? Are you carrying around something that God has spoken to you which should be said to someone or written to someone? Are you remaining silent when, perhaps, you should be shouting from the rooftops?

You see, I believe that the verses we read today are meant for every one of us and not simply for those who's words have been included in the Bible. Or, those who preach in our congregations or on radio or television. Or, those who write books and articles. Or, your friend and neighbor.

These verses are meant for you.

Now, what you do with what God tells you is up to you.

Love, peace, and blessings,

David