The Voice of God

 

In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.

—Hebrews 1:1-2

In yesterday’s blog post, I wrote to you about the impact God’s Living Word—the Lord Jesus Christ—has had on our lives in these days through God’s written Word—the Bible. We could go to almost any church service in our great nation and ask the congregation if anyone has a testimony of what the Bible has meant to them. Many raised hands would indicate the pervasive power of God’s written Word.

In the Scripture verses at the beginning of this blog post, the writer to the Hebrew Christians, scattered about the then known world of the first century A.D., reinforces the very fact that God has sent His Son, the Living Word, to allow humankind the opportunity to hear first-hand about what He has done for us and what He wants us to do in response.

The question that every living human must ultimately answer: “Do you hear what God is saying to you?” For it is not enough to read the Bible and enjoy the stories of God’s interaction with His creation in humankind. Every human must consider how he or she will respond to the love that God has poured out on them through His Living Word, the Lord Jesus.

The hymnwriter, Albert B. Simpson, penned these relevant words:

Jesus is standing in Pilate’s hall—
Friendless, forsaken, betrayed by all;
Hearken! What meaneth the sudden call!
What will you do with Jesus?

Chorus:
What will you do with Jesus?
Neutral you cannot be;
Someday your heart will be asking,
“What will He do with me?”

Jesus is standing on trial still,
You can be false to Him if you will,
You can be faithful thro’ good or ill:
What will you do with Jesus?

Chorus:
What will you do with Jesus?
Neutral you cannot be;
Someday your heart will be asking,
“What will He do with me?”

Will you evade Him as Pilate tried?
Or will you choose Him, whate’er betide?
Vainly you struggle from Him to hide:
What will you do with Jesus?

Chorus:
What will you do with Jesus?
Neutral you cannot be;
Someday your heart will be asking,
“What will He do with me?”

Will you, like Peter, your Lord deny?
Or will you scorn from His foes to fly,
Daring for Jesus to live or die?
What will you do with Jesus?

Chorus:
What will you do with Jesus?
Neutral you cannot be;
Someday your heart will be asking,
“What will He do with me?”

“Jesus, I give Thee my heart today!
Jesus, I’ll follow Thee all the way,
Gladly obeying Thee!” will you say:
“This I will do with Jesus!”

Chorus:
What will you do with Jesus?
Neutral you cannot be;
Someday your heart will be asking,
“What will He do with me?”

 

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