In the readings today, Jacob saw God face to face, which also happened to others throughout the Old Testament. In the New Testament, we are told that Jesus was the full expression of God, so when you have seen the Son, you have seen the Father (John 14:9). Since God is the Creator of the Universe, isn’t it possible that God could also disclose God’s self in various ways, and we would never be privileged to it? God uses messengers like angels to deliver messages. God’s Spirit speaks to us through others if we listen. In (Colossians 2:9-12), we are reminded that Christ is in us, and we are in Christ. So when you see another believer, you are looking at the essence of God. The bible tells us that humans are created in the image of God. It’s God in us that transforms our lives, not something God does to us. So, if we are observant while experiencing God’s creation, we can witness sightings of God everywhere.
“The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.”~
Scripture Readings
Reflections Questions
- What did you take away from today’s reflection and scripture readings?
- How have you witnessed God speaking to you?
- In what ways do you think God is still speaking?
- When was the last time you knew this was God’s way of speaking to you?
- Do you know God’s name?
- Do you put your trust in that Name?
Prayer (source Ken Copeland)
Lord, Your Word says that when we draw near to You, You will draw near to us. So, I draw near to You today. I seek Your face, Your truth, and Your word for my life. I want to know You more, hear You more, and obey You more.
Your Word says Your sheep know Your voice, and we will not follow the voice of a stranger. Help me to know Your voice and not be deceived by any other voice. Help me to guard my heart against the influences of this world and the people around me. Help me not to be fooled by the devil and his lies, but to view all thoughts and decisions through the lens of righteousness.
As I seek to hear You today for instruction, correction, and guidance, help me to confirm Your voice through Your Word. You said if I ask for wisdom, You will give it to me liberally, so I am asking for wisdom in the Name of Jesus to hear You clearly and consistently today and every day.
Help me to feel confident in knowing that I hear Your voice.
I praise You and thank You for it, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
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