Sometimes silence might be understandable. I really don't
expect to hear back from important people. If I write a letter to the CEO of a
company, I don't hold out much hope for a response. When I attend a
professional sporting event, I don't expect my favorite athlete to come over to
me and personally thank me for attending. I live under the assumption that rich
and famous people don't have time for insignificant people like me.
We live in a world of uncaring people who ignore us and
important people who have no time for us. This truth hurts because no one
enjoys getting the silent treatment. But this same truth also amazes me when I
pick up my Bible.
Think about it: The Creator of the universe has chosen to
communicate with me. That blows me away. God didn't have to explain Himself to
us. He's infinite, eternal, all-powerful. We're finite creatures, here today
and gone tomorrow. He could have created us and left us to figure things out on
our own. But our God chose differently. Our God speaks, and He speaks because
He loves. The Supreme Being is not uncaring nor too important to reach out to
us through His Word. It is a testimony to His great love that God refuses to
give us the silent treatment. Our God speaks!
When you read your Bible, you have before you the words of a
living and caring God who communicates with us. Although there are some aspects
of the Bible that are hard to grasp, the message is clear—God is holy, we are
sinful, but God has provided a path back to His holiness through His Son Jesus.
So How Do We Respond?
God has gone to extraordinary lengths to communicate with
us. Here's how we can respond:
Read it regularly. Commit to daily reading. Even five
minutes. Even one chapter. Make it a habit.
Study it deeply. Don't just read—dig in. Ask
questions. Use study tools. Join a Bible study. Attend a Bible proclaiming
church and hear from God in a community of faith.
Believe it fully. Trust that God's Word is true. All
of it. Let Scripture shape your worldview. See and understand the world through
the eyes and heart of the Creator rather than a social media influencer.
Obey it faithfully. James 1:22 says, "Do not
merely listen to the word. Do what it says." When Scripture convicts you,
repent. When it commands you to love, love. Trust the Creator enough to believe
what He says is truth and life.
Share it boldly. The good news is too good to keep to
ourselves. Share verses that have encouraged you. Invite someone to read the
Bible with you.
The Question
A God who speaks is a great God—and our God speaks. He's
waiting to speak to you. His Word is alive, and He has something to say to you
today. God has spoken. The question is: Are you listening?
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