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Revelation is God himself speaking loudly and clearly about who he is and how he views the world; it is our responsibility to listen clearly. He speaks because he wants to be known. Imagine that–God wants to be known! A god who is just an energy force in the universe has no such desire–in fact, has no desire at all; an impersonal deity is uninteresting in the extreme because it is uninterested. If there were many gods, maybe a million or more, there’s not much of a chance one god would have the desire to be known by the human race. And even if he or she or it did, would we really care?
But a personal and infinite God knows and relates, and so God speaks–and he speaks clearly. We need to make sure we are listening, not as astronomers do with the massive radio telescope dishes that sweep the sky listening for a faint pulse in the universe. If those scientists did hear the faintest sign that there was some intelligent life out in space, it would be revolutionary. Even finding a fossil on Mars, with no intelligence, no knowledge, and no voice, would generate massive enthusiasm. It would be deemed another Copernican revolution. So when believers appear to be stunned with delight that a message has come from the greatest being in the universe–not one message, but thousands of messages–nobody should be surprised that they become fanatically spiritual. What else is the appropriate reaction to beholding what God himself slowly and deliberately uncovers?
Skeptics think that if there is a God, then he must be deaf and mute, because God is not broadcasting on the frequency they are tuned into. But who should determine the frequency, the greater being or the lesser? Should we really make the main issue why God chose one frequency over another, instead of just responding awestruck by the fact that messages from the Creator are coming through? Because of who God is, and because God knows who we are, he chooses the methods by which he speaks to us.
The biblical view is that God has spoken through chosen representatives, prophets and apostles, and preeminently, in his Son, Jesus Christ. These are God’s chosen frequencies for broadcasting his truth. This is revelation, and it is a different manner of speaking than any we are used to.
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The frequency we need is the “relationship” band: our relationship with God and consequently our relationship with the Body of Christ “sharpens our tuning” so the Holy Spirit can “dial us in”! 🙂
I like what you said Marcia. But so true. But for those who choose not to have a relationship with God through his son/our savior Jesus Christ will never know, understand or feel anykind of frequencies that come from the Holy Spirit. We need to keep our relationship with him open and on high frequency by reading his word (The Bible)
I think GOD knows how to cumnuicate with each person which probaly is differnt with each person.
HE will use the method best for that person.
God speak everyday thru all of HIS wonderful creation, if we just take time to pay attention..also thru his commandment..given in love for our instruction… God is Love at all times…if only all of humanity would be so incline….Agape luv to all..Ij.Sr
God is always present with us. Though His face we cannot see, He protects and guides and comforts As He cares for you and me. Our greatest privilege is to enjoy God’s presence.
If you are alert to it,God reveals himself everyday in the world surrounding us.It is amazing how whatever part of the Bible you have just read,seems to apply to your experience in this world almost immediately.He definitely is speaking to us.
I think the world is missing out on the greatest voice Himself, speaking to His creation in whatever way He chooses. That’s robbery. There is nothing sweeter, more intimate or fills us with so much of His love, or brings more peace than the “sound” of His voice. What an awesome gift we’ve been given. Father, please unstop the ears of those who cannot hear your voice so they too can fall in love with their Creator and desire you more than anything in the world, even though they can’t yet behold your beauty. Never stop knocking on the doors of their hearts or trying to reach them, in Jesus name.