Communication is important to our daily lives. No doubt that without it, chaos and confusion would run rampant; creating havoc on everything from world markets to education, grinding everything to a halt.
And somewhere amidst all the uproar and clamor in the world, God is quietly trying to speak to us. He is also patiently waiting to hear from us. It's definitely worth briefly giving this some thought.
We may talk to God through our own speaking voice, silently in our minds, or by our written words. Only the situation will dictate which choice or method we use. The easiest way to make contact, however, is through prayer.
Prayer opens a clear channel to speak directly to God. To put our minds at ease about praying, there are a few key principles that we should be aware of. God is always truthful in word, He never lies, nor would ever He deceive us.
Many spoke to God through prayer in the Bible, including Jesus: Matthew 14:23; Mark 1:35; Luke 9:18; 22:39-41; John 11:41-42; 12:27-30; Matthew 26:26; Mark 8:6; Luke 24:30; John 6:11 and Matthew 26:36-44, etc.
Can God hear us? We are told in Scripture that He can (Psalm 17:6, 77:1; Isaiah 38:5). If we are in a right relationship with God, we can be sure that when we speak, He will respond in kind.
What is a right relationship with God? It's really not that complicated. It includes: repenting or turning from our sins, having a humble heart, and living a righteous (being penitent, loving, and faithful to God) life, and most importantly, believing that Jesus Christ died for our sins.
Will God ever appear to us n person? It's unlikely, but He doesn't need to. The Bible contains His spoken words. If we are in a right relationship with God, we are hearing Him speak to us anytime we read it (Isaiah 55:11).
Volumes have been written about prayer, thus verifying its importance to a healthy, Christian life. In fact, we couldn't enjoy a fully, Spirit-filled life as a believer without it. Communication with God is vital to our faith in all areas.
We live in an age where communication is available at anytime. But this is nothing new. We've always had the availability to connect with God. Our direct link to and from Him is powered by prayer, and its reliability is without fail (James 5:16).
