Monday, November 10’s devotional.
Long ago, God spoke. That is how Hebrews begins. Andre reminded us that “long ago, God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways.” The Creator is not silent. The One who flung galaxies into space also bends low to make Himself known to frail men. From the beginning, He has revealed His power in the heavens, His order in the seasons, and His moral law in our consciences. Creation preaches. Conscience whispers. Providence testifies. The world is not silent. God speaks.
Scripture calls this general revelation. Psalm 19 declares, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands.” Every sunrise is a sermon. Every winter flower is an argument. Every heartbeat is a gift. Yet general revelation leaves us with knowledge but not salvation. We know there is a Creator. We know there is order. We know there is a moral law. But we still need forgiveness. We still need a Saviour. Andre said, “General revelation talks to us about God, but it’s not going to lead you to salvation.” Something more must be spoken. Something clearer. Something personal.
So God spoke again. Hebrews 1:1 tells us, “Long ago, God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways.” Andre reminded us that God has spoken through “signs and wonders… through acts of judgment… through angels… through the prophets… in a myriad of different ways.” This is special revelation. Prophets, promises, Scripture, and finally Christ. God did not leave us to wander in the dark. He unveiled His heart. He made Himself known so that we might know Him, love Him, and be saved by Him. The gospel does not begin with man seeking God. It begins with God speaking. Salvation starts because God awakens dead hearts and opens blind eyes.
So the question becomes personal. Has God spoken to me, and have I responded? Hebrews warns, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” If God has opened your eyes to Christ, thank Him. If He has stirred conviction, bow before Him. If He has revealed His glory in the gospel, trust Him. Grace begins with God speaking. Faith begins with God calling. Hope begins with God revealing His Son.
Let us pray. Father, thank You for being a God who speaks. Thank You for creation that declares Your glory. Thank You for Scripture that reveals Your truth. Thank You for Jesus Christ, Your final and perfect Word. Open our eyes. Awaken our hearts. Let us treasure Your voice and respond in faith. Thank You for calling us into relationship. Amen.