The Lord Speaks

Whenever Moses went into the Tabernacle to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement—that rests on the Ark of the Covenant. The LORD spoke to him from there.

Numbers 7:89

God provided a special way to communicate with his servant Moses in the Tabernacle’s Most Holy Place, or Holy of Holies, between the two cherubim. And for thousands of years, the high priests also had a special place to minister to God as they entered the Holy of Holies behind the veil of the Temple.

Today, because Christ has given his life on the cross, we are no longer left outside the Holy Place but are welcomed and given access to God, just as Moses was. One quality that marked Moses’ service to God was his wholehearted attention when God spoke. Moses listened! Unfortunately, we often leave that part out of the prayer process. We can be so busy and attentive to our schedules that we neglect to wait and listen. Even in times of prayer, it’s easy for us to be caught up in making so many requests that we don’t wait to hear God’s Spirit giving guidance or instructions to our hearts.

If we will listen for God’s Spirit and learn from him, we can gain more wisdom than we could in a lifetime of doing life on our own terms. When we ask, listen, and wait on the Lord, he will show us remarkable secrets and bless us with his wisdom and perspective.

The Lord didn’t speak only to Moses and the Old Testament prophets. He is still speaking today by his Spirit, but often we don’t hear him because we’re attached to our cell phones, our constant hurry, and noise. Let me encourage you to ask for a listening heart and to stay tuned in during the day. As you do this, your life will be blessed beyond belief. God’s Word will light your path, and you will find God’s presence your security and joy.

Father, forgive me for failing to pay attention to your eternal voice. Give me grace to listen and receive, in Christ’s name. Amen.

God has given man one tongue but two ears that we may hear twice as much as we speak.

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