DJD418 - Hearing God

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Scripture: 

1 John 5:14

Starting Question:

Have you ever wondered if God really hears your prayers?

Hearing God

As Moses made his way back up the mountain, he rehearsed what he would say to God, “The people make me so angry! I didn’t mean to break the stone tablets you gave me. I am so sorry. Please forgive me!”

When he finally arrived at the place where they had met last time, he waited, hoping he was still acceptable to God.

Finally, a quiet voice came from all around Moses, “Welcome back.” It really sounded like the rock, the air, the sky and the ground were each responsible for the voice. It came from everywhere. It seemed as if even his own body was generating the sound. “You broke my law, Moses.”

“Yes, Lord. I am so-”

“I’ve heard it already,” God interrupted. “You’ve been apologising over and over the entire time you’ve been climbing the mountain!”

“You were listening?”

A deep rumble caused a few pebbles to vibrate off of a ledge above Moses. “Yes,” God was laughing. “Yes, of course I was listening! It is impossible for me not to hear the cries of my people—whether they come from the heart or the tongue. I hear everything! I am the Creator, after all.”

There was a long pause before Moses spoke. “They just make me so angry! Why did they make that calf? They knew I would come back from visiting you! Why would they worship a golden image from Egypt? What did Egypt ever do for them? Don’t they remember being slaves?”

“You have many questions, my child,” God said. “Know this, you are not alone in your anger. Their actions anger me, often. Even I, at times, need reminding of my own grace!”

Moses knew exactly what God was talking about, “Well, you did threaten to destroy every last one of them! I had to say something! I couldn’t believe that you would rescue us all from slavery and then, in a moment of explosive anger, obliterate us!”

“So you said,” God responded. “And I listened.”

** Continues in Knowing God tomorrow **

Reflection Question:

If you were Moses on that mountaintop, and you could tell God anything or ask Him any question, what would you have said?

Prayer time:

Before you pray together, ask: What would you like to say to Jesus today?