Proverbs 27:17
Monday, November 2, 2026
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch MONDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer:
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God Still Speaks
God Still Speaks
Have you ever asked God to speak to you? It can be tempting to think that we could have more faith if God would simply speak to us out loud. If God would just speak in a way that we want Him to, then we would know that He is real and exists.
While at one time God spoke to and through prophets, He has primarily spoken to us through His Word. Scripture is God’s means of communicating with His people. Every time we open up God’s Word, we are listening to the words of God Himself.
That’s why Scripture says the Word of God is alive and active. It is the primary way that God speaks to His people—to share His message and direct our ways. God’s Word actively refreshes us, and provides us with wisdom for living.
The author of Hebrews also tells us that Scripture is like a sword that can cut and divide our innermost places. God’s Word reveals our true heart. It exposes our emotions and thoughts, and then guides us toward what is right.
God’s Word is full of refreshment for our weariness. It speaks encouragement to those who follow Him and listen to His voice. Scripture is also full of God’s truth that guides us into right-living. It shapes our hearts and minds toward loving God and loving those around us.
One of the best things you can do for your life is to engage in Scripture daily. If we rarely read God’s Word, then we will rarely hear His voice speaking to us. The more that we develop regular habits of engaging with God, the easier it will be to hear and follow His guidance.
So take some time to consider how you can create a daily habit of engaging in God’s Word and spending time in prayer. God wants to speak to you, but we must come to Him ready to listen.
Observations from the Text
Observations from the Text
We can still honor God while having different beliefs (v. 5-6)
Each of us should be convinced of our own convictions (v. 5)
Whatever practices we choose should be done out of love for God and with a thankful heart (v. 6)
Why Do We Believe Different Things?
Why Do We Believe Different Things?
Do you use liturgical prayers or make them up as you go? Do you worship by singing hymns or the latest CCM jams? Do you pray out loud with others, or prefer to pray silently? Do you celebrate secular holidays, or prefer to avoid them altogether? In his letter to the Roman church, issues like these might be considered what Paul calls “disputable matters” (Romans 14:1), meaning they’re a matter of personal conviction. They don’t determine whether or not you’re a “true Christian,” and shouldn’t cause you to question another Christian’s faith.
While there are essentials of the faith, many topics are less clear. These kinds of differences and preferences often divide us, but what if instead, we saw them as opportunities to learn new ways of connecting with God and honoring him?
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