https://odb.org/2025/01/22/recognizing-god
Hebrews 1:1–4 (ESV): 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
During ancient times, God spoke through His prophets. They were the likes of Isaiah, Ezekial, Jeremiah, and Daniel. Later, God had people like Hosea, Joel, Amos, Ezra, Jonah, Zechariah, and many others. The LORD also passed down the 10 Commandments through Moses at Mount Sinai.
But in modern times, God sent His only begotten Son so that whosever believed in Him shall not perish but have life eternal. Thus, He spoke through the words, deeds, and life of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The Immanuel of God who became flesh and blood and yet without sin to die for the sins of mankind and rose victorious over sin and death. That is why the Apostles preach Christ crucified and resurrected.
Because of the Holy Spirit, given by God to us believers after Jesus ascended to heaven to be at the right hand of the Father, we are able to pray and hear the voice of God too. As much as we can see God, through Jesus as recorded and depicted by the writers of the Gospel, we can also see God as He speaks to us through Scriptures. We need to pray and learn to recognise the voice of God as He speaks to us to encourage and support us to live out our faith and fulfil His plans and purposes for our lives.
The message this morning is that we need to recognise God in our lives. Recognise His voice in Scriptures and as He speaks through the Holy Spirit. Recognise Him through His creation, through nature and the events that occur in our lives. Recognise Him in our trials and tribulations. Recognise His hands working in us, moulding us to be more Christ-like each day.
In these last days, the devil will double up efforts to mislead believers to distract us from the narrow road. Therefore, we need to be vigilant against the tricks and snares of the evil one. Recognising God’s voice is our best defence and offence against the devil.
His sheep will know His voice as He is the good shepherd, and we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Always take heed of the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
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