He Is Speaking To You
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
—Psalm 119:105, ESV
I was having lunch with a dear friend when we began discussing how we can remain in the presence of God in our everyday lives. As soon as she posed the question, God provided the answer.
She shared a simple story. While shopping for a few items, she walked down an aisle and passed the mustard section. She paused for a moment, looked at the mustard, and thought to herself, "We don’t need mustard," so she kept walking.
When she got home, she checked her mustard jar and saw it was nearly empty. In that moment, God revealed something important: He had been speaking to her. She realized that what she thought was just a passing thought was actually the gentle prompting of God. Without knowing it, she had dismissed His voice and, in essence, told God He was wrong.
But God is so kind. He wanted her to understand that He was speaking to her. By prompting her to check the mustard jar, He used this small moment to teach her how to recognize His voice. The next time she hears that still, small voice, she will remember that it isn’t her own subconscious—it’s her Shepherd guiding her, even in the smallest situations.
This simple story is a powerful reminder: if we don’t learn to recognize God’s voice in the little things, we might miss it when it truly matters.
I remember a time from my own life. I was driving home from church when I heard the Holy Spirit say, "Move into the other lane." I hesitated, but then heard again, more urgently, "Move now!" I quickly switched lanes. Just then, the car in front of me suddenly shifted into reverse and backed up quickly—without looking. If I hadn’t recognized the Holy Spirit’s voice and obeyed, I might not be here today.
Often, we assume it’s just our own thoughts, but as Scripture says:
"For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it."
—Job 33:14, ESV
God isn’t only speaking when we’re in church. He is constantly guiding us in our daily lives. Scripture says we are His sheep, and the Shepherd never abandons His flock. He doesn’t place us in the pasture and walk away. No, He watches over us, leads us, and cares for us. This is why we’re told to meditate on His Word—because the Word is one of the ways He speaks to us. As Psalm 119:105 reminds us, His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Key Takeaways:
God is always directing you with a still, small voice.
Don’t mistake God’s voice for your own conscience.
You will better recognize God’s voice when you regularly meditate on His Word.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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