It Takes TIME

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. (Romans 10:17)

There is one way to "hear" from God . . . through His Word! It is very simple. We do not have to search very far. Preachers are preaching it. Singers are singing it. Authors are writing it. But as Paul says in Romans 10:16, all have not obeyed! Paul asked if all have not heard. Their sound has gone out among the entire earth (Romans 10:18, Psalm 19:4) So what is the issue? Why are so many saying they cannot hear God? We are simply not READIING His Word enough and for understanding and proper application. Oh, folks are going to church, singing Gospel songs, and reading the Bible for sure. However, it is a surface action. THE Word is not penetrating to the heart. It is not sinking in. It is NOT transforming, cutting through bone and marrow, or causing revivial of the HEART and MIND. Reading and studying, as we often tell our children, does not simply involve looking at the words. It involves a detailed application of the words. It is no different with God's Word. We must be in prayer, underline, take notes, look up words, get definitions, look at the history, and make personal application. We must also invite the Holy Spirit in to further understanding! Oh, God is speaking for sure, but do we have time to understand?