The Word For You
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Revelation 2:29
It is not enough to simply read or listen to the word, you must try to hear what God is saying to you particularly.
And you can actually hear something totally different from what the very next person sitting right by you hears. This is because God is personalising the message for you.
The Bible is called ‘the living Word’ (Hebrews 4:12) because certain Scriptures suddenly come to life and take root within you. Sometimes you will hear what nobody else hears. You may even miss several of the message points and still get the answer you need.
Paul says, ‘Faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.’ Romans 10:17.
When you can say, ‘I get it, it’s mine,’ the faith that comes by hearing is doing its special work within you. Before Israel went into battle, the prophets would consult God to be sure He was leading them. That’s because God honours faith only when it’s based on what He promised. So what you should fight for is what God has promised!
Remember, you can’t say God failed you if He didn’t promise it to you in the first place. And you shouldn’t get upset when your own misguided desires make you reach for what He gave to somebody else.
There are specific promises He wants to fulfil in your life because your calling is different from others. That’s why you must always seek God for clarity and confirmation.
Let your heart always be open as you read God’s word so that you can receive the very word for you.