God Has Spoken
“Long ago God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him.” - Hebrews 1:1–2 CSB
Let’s be honest. A lot of people say they want to hear from God, but they do not always want to listen to what God has already said.
We want a feeling.
We want a sign.
We want the right door to open.
We want the wrong door to slam shut.
We want God to make it obvious enough that obedience feels easy.
And there is something in us that keeps thinking, “If God would speak clearly, then I would follow.”
Hebrews opens by telling us God has spoken. That matters. Christianity is not built on human beings climbing up to God, guessing what He might be like, and hoping we get close enough. God has revealed Himself. God has spoken into the darkness. God has made Himself known.
Long ago, He spoke through the prophets. He spoke at different times and in different ways. Sometimes through visions. Sometimes through dreams. Sometimes through direct words. Sometimes through symbols. Sometimes through warnings. Sometimes through promises. God was not silent. He was calling, confronting, correcting, comforting, and revealing.
But Hebrews says something even greater has happened. “In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son.” That means Jesus is not one more voice in the crowd. He is not one more spiritual teacher. He is not one more religious example. Jesus is God’s final and supreme revelation of Himself.
The prophets delivered the message of God. Jesus is the message of God.
The prophets said, “This is what the Lord says.” Jesus says, “Truly I tell you.”
The prophets spoke on behalf of God. Jesus is God in the flesh speaking to us.
And here’s where this gets real. If God has spoken through His Son, then the deepest issue is not whether God is silent. The deeper issue is whether we are listening. Because we are surrounded by voices.
The anxious voice says, “You are alone.” Jesus says, “I am with you always.”
The shame-filled voice says, “You are too far gone.” Jesus says, “Come to me.”
The self-protective voice says, “You better take control.” Jesus says, “Follow me.”
The world says, “Define truth for yourself.” Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
The question is not whether Jesus is speaking. The question is whether His voice carries authority in our lives. Because a lot of us treat Jesus like a consultant instead of Lord. We bring Him our plans and ask Him to bless them. We bring Him our opinions and ask Him to affirm them. We bring Him our desires and ask Him to sanctify them. We bring Him our timelines and ask Him to speed them up.
But Hebrews does not present Jesus as someone we add to our lives for encouragement. He is the Son. He is the heir of all things. He is the One through whom God made the universe. That means His voice is not optional. His word is not background noise. His authority is not up for negotiation.
And that presses on us. Because listening to Jesus means I do not get to stay in charge of what I call good. Listening to Jesus means I do not get to redefine obedience around my comfort. Listening to Jesus means I bring my thoughts, my desires, my habits, my relationships, my bitterness, my fear, and my plans under His word.
That may sound heavy at first. But it is actually mercy. Because if Jesus is the final Word of God, then we do not have to live confused. We do not have to spend our lives chasing every voice, every trend, every opinion, every feeling, and every cultural shift. God has spoken clearly. And He has spoken through the Son who loves us, saves us, and leads us.
So today, do not start by asking, “God, why are You not speaking?” Start here.
“Jesus, where have I stopped listening?”
So open His Word. Slow down. Listen. Pay attention. God has spoken. And His name is Jesus.
Reflection Question
Where have you been asking God to speak while avoiding something Jesus has already made clear in His Word?
Jesus is not one more voice in your life. He is the voice your life was made to follow.
Prayer
Jesus, help me listen to You. Quiet the voices that pull me away from Your Word. Show me where I have treated Your truth like an opinion instead of authority. Give me a heart that hears, trusts, and obeys. Amen.
Let’s be honest. A lot of people say they want to hear from God, but they do not always want to listen to what God has already said.
We want a feeling.
We want a sign.
We want the right door to open.
We want the wrong door to slam shut.
We want God to make it obvious enough that obedience feels easy.
And there is something in us that keeps thinking, “If God would speak clearly, then I would follow.”
Hebrews opens by telling us God has spoken. That matters. Christianity is not built on human beings climbing up to God, guessing what He might be like, and hoping we get close enough. God has revealed Himself. God has spoken into the darkness. God has made Himself known.
Long ago, He spoke through the prophets. He spoke at different times and in different ways. Sometimes through visions. Sometimes through dreams. Sometimes through direct words. Sometimes through symbols. Sometimes through warnings. Sometimes through promises. God was not silent. He was calling, confronting, correcting, comforting, and revealing.
But Hebrews says something even greater has happened. “In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son.” That means Jesus is not one more voice in the crowd. He is not one more spiritual teacher. He is not one more religious example. Jesus is God’s final and supreme revelation of Himself.
The prophets delivered the message of God. Jesus is the message of God.
The prophets said, “This is what the Lord says.” Jesus says, “Truly I tell you.”
The prophets spoke on behalf of God. Jesus is God in the flesh speaking to us.
And here’s where this gets real. If God has spoken through His Son, then the deepest issue is not whether God is silent. The deeper issue is whether we are listening. Because we are surrounded by voices.
- Culture speaks.
- Social media speaks.
- Fear speaks.
- Pain speaks.
- Politics speaks.
- Family history speaks.
- Old wounds speak.
- Temptation speaks.
- Our own hearts speak.
The anxious voice says, “You are alone.” Jesus says, “I am with you always.”
The shame-filled voice says, “You are too far gone.” Jesus says, “Come to me.”
The self-protective voice says, “You better take control.” Jesus says, “Follow me.”
The world says, “Define truth for yourself.” Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
The question is not whether Jesus is speaking. The question is whether His voice carries authority in our lives. Because a lot of us treat Jesus like a consultant instead of Lord. We bring Him our plans and ask Him to bless them. We bring Him our opinions and ask Him to affirm them. We bring Him our desires and ask Him to sanctify them. We bring Him our timelines and ask Him to speed them up.
But Hebrews does not present Jesus as someone we add to our lives for encouragement. He is the Son. He is the heir of all things. He is the One through whom God made the universe. That means His voice is not optional. His word is not background noise. His authority is not up for negotiation.
And that presses on us. Because listening to Jesus means I do not get to stay in charge of what I call good. Listening to Jesus means I do not get to redefine obedience around my comfort. Listening to Jesus means I bring my thoughts, my desires, my habits, my relationships, my bitterness, my fear, and my plans under His word.
That may sound heavy at first. But it is actually mercy. Because if Jesus is the final Word of God, then we do not have to live confused. We do not have to spend our lives chasing every voice, every trend, every opinion, every feeling, and every cultural shift. God has spoken clearly. And He has spoken through the Son who loves us, saves us, and leads us.
So today, do not start by asking, “God, why are You not speaking?” Start here.
“Jesus, where have I stopped listening?”
- Maybe He has been calling you back into His Word.
- Maybe He has been pressing you to forgive.
- Maybe He has been exposing an area of compromise.
- Maybe He has been inviting you to trust Him instead of managing everything through fear.
- Maybe He has been calling you to take one step of obedience you keep delaying.
So open His Word. Slow down. Listen. Pay attention. God has spoken. And His name is Jesus.
Reflection Question
Where have you been asking God to speak while avoiding something Jesus has already made clear in His Word?
Jesus is not one more voice in your life. He is the voice your life was made to follow.
Prayer
Jesus, help me listen to You. Quiet the voices that pull me away from Your Word. Show me where I have treated Your truth like an opinion instead of authority. Give me a heart that hears, trusts, and obeys. Amen.
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