👂God Speaks in Everything

✨ Devotional Thoughts

God is not limited to a pulpit, a Sunday morning sermon, or a still small voice. He is not boxed in by our expectations or confined to familiar methods. He is God—and He speaks through everything.

The problem is not that God is silent; it's that we often aren't listening. Our lives are loud, busy, and scheduled to the brim. In the rush of responsibilities, emails, errands, and even ministry, we can miss the subtle ways God is trying to get our attention.

God once spoke to Balaam through a donkey (Numbers 22). The donkey saw the angel before Balaam did. Isn’t that humbling? The animal was more spiritually alert than the prophet. Why? Balaam’s heart was compromised. His spiritual eyes were dimmed by his own desires.

God also used a raven to feed Elijah during a famine (1 Kings 17:4–6). A raven, a bird considered unclean and selfish by Jewish standards, became a channel of God’s provision and care. Who would expect a scavenger to serve as a servant of God?

Then there was Jonah, who didn’t want to obey God’s voice. God used a great fish to redirect his path—not out of anger, but mercy. Even the wind and the waves obeyed when Jesus spoke (Mark 4:39), reminding us that creation itself is in tune with the Creator’s voice.

And don't overlook how God speaks through dreams and visions. Scripture tells us that in the stillness of sleep, God sometimes whispers warnings, offers instruction, or even rebukes us for our own good (Job 33:14–16). Joseph in the Old Testament received divine guidance through dreams—not only for his own future, but to preserve nations. God also warned the wise men in a dream not to return to Herod. These weren’t just symbolic—they were life-changing moments.

These stories challenge our assumptions about how God moves. He can use nature, animals, strangers, silence, dreams, or even interruptions to speak to us. The question is: Are we listening?

🛠️ Practical Reflection

• When was the last time you slowed down and asked, “Lord, are You speaking right now?”

• Could God be using that delay in traffic, that unexpected message, or that mundane task to whisper something to your heart?

• Have you dismissed a dream or vision lately that might have been God’s voice in disguise?

Pay attention to the ordinary—and the supernatural—because God speaks through both. It may be through a conversation, a dream in the night, or even a moment of discomfort.

Sometimes, God’s voice isn't absent—it’s just unexpected.

💭 Closing Thoughts

You don’t need to be in church to hear God. You need to be available. His voice may come in quiet nudges, repeated phrases, or peculiar circumstances. Whether in dreams, wind, whispers, or wandering animals—God is always reaching out. All He needs is a heart that says, “Speak, Lord. I’m listening.”

🙏 Prayer

Father, thank You for being a God who speaks in every season and every way. Forgive me for the times I’ve overlooked Your voice because I was too busy or too distracted. Help me to slow down, pay attention, and tune my heart to You—even in the ordinary moments. Teach me to recognize Your voice whether through Scripture, creation, dreams, or interruptions. I want to hear You and follow. Amen.