Revelation of God

     I love reading the Psalms of David because they are such sincere words - the cries of a sinful man longing to be redeemed, the prayers of a man desperately seeking after God, and the praises of man who's greatest desire is to know God more. David was a man after God's own heart, yet he was just as human as we are. In Psalm 19, David writes a beautiful poetic verse about how God reveals himself to mankind. When I first read through this chapter I was in awe. The same God who created this universe wants to reveal Himself to me?! Yes... God yearns to speak to us just as He did with David. In fact,  He seeks to speak to us through the everyday miracles of His creation - but how often do we take the time to listen? Not only does He speak to us through the beauty of nature, but He has also given us the Holy Bible, the written words of God, to guide us through life - and yet we continue to wander around aimlessly? The word revelation is defined as the "showing of divine will or truth" - God longs to reveal His divine truth to us! The same God who put the sun and moon in place, wants to speak to you today! He wants to reveal His divine truth to you, and He wants you to understand His will for your life. But in order to understand how to listen, you must first understand how He speaks...

Revelation of God through His Creation

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech, nor language, where their voice is not heard."

-Psalm 19:1-3

     Before I read this passage I had never considered the idea of nature as a universal language - but it is! Nature is able to break through the barriers of mixed languages and speak to every human heart. God speaks to us through His creation every day. He speaks through the cool morning breeze, the falling leaves, the chirping birds, the rushing water, the setting sun, the full moon, the shooting stars... He has so much to show you! I challenge you to spend some extra time outside this week. Go for walk and spend some time talking to God, or find a quiet spot where you can have your personal devotion time. Open your eyes, ears, and heart to receive all that God has to reveal to you.

Revelation of God through His Word

"The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward."

-Psalm 19:7-12

     Everything you will ever need to know about how to live and how to serve God can be found in the Holy Bible. His word has the power to save and redeem sinful people. It is a roadmap to life. No matter what trial or tribulation you are going through, as long as you open your heart to receive the words of God - He will speak. He will reveal Himself to you in unimaginable ways! The Bible is God's word, written from the pen of faithful servants, and passed down through generations to speak to your heart today! He has so much to reveal, if only you will open your heart to receive.

Now that you understand how God speaks, how do you respond?

     David was in awe when he opened his heart to receive what God had to reveal. His only response was to humble himself before the almighty God and utter a simple prayer. He prayed, "Cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer." Basically, he is saying, "Forgive me God. Forgive when I fail you, whether intentionally and unintentionally. Cleanse my heart. Let all that I say and do bring honor and glory to your name, for you are my strength and my redeemer." It is such a simple prayer of submission, but it is all that God desires. He wants to speak to you, and He wants to hear what you have to say. Spend some time with Him today; open your eyes, ears, and heart to receive His divine revelation in your life.