Talking to God

Hearing and Seeing God

Some say "Where is God?". We can't see him, hear him, touch him. However, He is right here with us. The last chapter and verses in Matthew 28 fills my heart with hope, joy, peace, and assurance. For Jesus said, "Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age". 

While riding home in the car one day, my four year old grand-daughter asked if she could talk to God. My response, "absolutely, sweetheart!". She said, "but, wait, I can't hear him!". ​ My response to her, "Oh, but you can!. You can hear Him in your heart!" You see, we have evidence of God all around us. All creation was formed by the breath of His mouth. For "God said" (Genesis 1-2) and it was spoken into existence. Take a look at the trees, flowers, grass, and the sky. Then, take a look at you. You were formed in your mothers womb by His very hands (Psalm 139:13). In His image He created man (Gen. 1:27). Our conversation went on for a bit longer. Then, she said; "Wait, I CAN hear Him. He is saying I love you!."  May heart was about to melt at that point as my eyes filled with tears. 

There will be a day when He will take us home and we will see Jesus face-to-face and we will hear him just like we are talking right now. Explaining all of this to my grand-daughter renewed my strength. He is with us every moment of our life! We Can hear and know that He is with us if we just "Be still and know that He is God" (Psalm 46:10). 

Lord, thank you for Your grace and Your mercy. Forgive me when I sin and fall short of Your glory. I give thanks to You for our children. For they can open our eyes to hear and see Your wonderful work in our own lives. Thank you for Your Word that renews my strength. May the Holy Spirit guide our hearts and minds as we live out our days. Give us the strength that we need to stand firm in Your Word and carry out the mission set before us to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. It is in Jesus name I pray, amen.