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Does God Still Speak Today, or Are We Just Hearing Ourselves?

“God told me…” Wait, did He really?

You’ve probably heard someone say, “God spoke to me.” Maybe they meant it literally, like a voice from the sky, or maybe they just felt something deep inside. But have you ever wondered—does God actually still speak today, or are we just hearing our own thoughts?

If you’ve ever asked this question, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most important questions a Christian can ask. Because if God really speaks, then hearing Him could change everything about how we live. But if we’re just making things up, then… well, that’s a serious problem.

So, let’s break it down—Does God speak today? If so, how? And how can we know it’s really Him and not just our own imagination?

1. Has God Ever Spoken? (Let’s Check the Bible)

First things first—did God ever speak in the past?

The Bible is packed with examples:
✅ Audible voice: God spoke to Moses from a burning bush (Exodus 3:4-6).
✅ Dreams & visions: Joseph and Daniel received divine messages (Genesis 37:5-11, Daniel 7).
✅ Angels: Gabriel told Mary she’d give birth to Jesus (Luke 1:26-38).
✅ Inner conviction: The Holy Spirit guided believers (Acts 16:6-10).
✅ Through Jesus: “In the past God spoke through the prophets… but in these last days He has spoken through His Son.” (Hebrews 1:1-2)

So yes, God has spoken before. But that still leaves the big question—does He still speak now?

2. Does God Still Speak Today?

Some people believe God stopped speaking after the Bible was completed (this is called cessationism). Others believe God still speaks in various ways (this is called continuationism). But here’s what we know for sure:

A. God Speaks Through His Word (The Bible)

“All Scripture is God-breathed…” (2 Timothy 3:16)

The Bible is God’s primary way of speaking today. It’s unchanging, clear, and available to everyone. If you want to hear God, start with Scripture—because He already wrote down everything we need to know about Him.

So before asking, “God, speak to me!” ask, “God, what have You already said?”

But does that mean He never speaks in other ways? Not necessarily.

B. God Speaks Through His Spirit

Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice…” (John 10:27). The Holy Spirit guides, convicts, and leads believers. Have you ever had a strong sense that you needed to do something good? Or felt deep peace (or discomfort) about a decision? That could be the Holy Spirit speaking.

C. God Speaks Through Circumstances & People

God can guide us through life events, open doors, and even wise counsel from others. Proverbs 11:14 says, “In the multitude of counselors there is safety.”

D. God Speaks Through Dreams, Visions, and Impressions

The Bible shows God using dreams and visions—but be careful. Not every dream is from God (sometimes it’s just the pizza you ate last night!). Any impression or dream must align with the Bible to be from Him.

3. How Do I Know It’s Really God? (Not Just My Thoughts?)

This is where it gets tricky. How do we know we’re actually hearing God and not just talking to ourselves? Or worse—getting deceived?

A. The Bible Test

God will never contradict His Word. If you “hear” something that goes against the Bible, it’s not God. Period. Example:
🚫 “God told me to leave my spouse and marry someone else.” (No, He didn’t—Matthew 19:6).
🚫 “God said I don’t need to forgive that person.” (Nope—Matthew 6:14-15).

B. The Fruit Test

Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruit” (Matthew 7:16). If a message leads to love, peace, and righteousness, it’s more likely from God. If it brings confusion, fear, or selfish ambition, be careful—God isn’t the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33).

C. The Confirmation Test

If you believe God is saying something, look for confirmation.
🔹 Does Scripture back it up?
🔹 Does wise counsel agree?
🔹 Do circumstances align?

If it’s really God, He will confirm it in multiple ways.

4. What If I Don’t Hear Anything?

Sometimes, we long to hear God but feel… silence. What then?

A. Check Your Heart

Are you truly listening? Or are you only listening for what you want to hear?

B. Go Back to the Word

God has already spoken through the Bible. If you’re not hearing anything, start there.

C. Keep Walking in Faith

Sometimes, God is quiet to grow our faith. Even when we don’t hear Him, He’s still leading us. Remember Job? God was silent for a long time, but Job still trusted Him.

5. So… Does God Speak Today?

Yes. But He speaks in different ways, and we must be careful to discern His voice.

What Does This Mean for You?

✅ Don’t chase supernatural experiences—chase Jesus and His Word.
✅ Test everything—God’s voice never contradicts Scripture.
✅ Stay humble—sometimes, we get it wrong. Be willing to admit when you misheard.
✅ If you’re not sure… wait. God isn’t in a rush, and He will confirm His word.

Your Turn!

👉 Have you ever felt like God spoke to you?
👉 How do you personally discern God’s voice?
👉 What questions or doubts do you still have?

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Are Christians Called to Fix Society or Just Preach the Gospel?

Alright, let’s be real. If the world is falling apart—wars, corruption, poverty, oppression—should Christians be the ones fixing it, or should we just focus on telling people about Jesus and let the world burn?

I mean, let’s imagine you’re standing in front of a man drowning in a river.

Do you:

  • A) Shout “Brother, believe in Jesus, and you will be saved!” or
  • B) Jump in, drag him out, and then talk about salvation over a warm cup of tea?

Because, let’s be honest, if he drowns before hearing the message, that’s a problem.

This is where Christians are divided.

Some say, 

“Just preach! The world is doomed anyway!”

Others say, 

“Fix society! How can they hear the Gospel when they’re starving?”

So, what’s the right approach?

What Did Jesus Do?

Jesus was the ultimate evangelist, right? But let’s look at His actual ministry strategy:

  1. He preached. No argument there.
  2. He fed people. (Matthew 14:13-21 – Feeding the 5,000)
  3. He healed the sick. (Matthew 8:16 – He healed all who came to Him.)
  4. He defended the oppressed. (John 8:1-11 – Saving the woman from being stoned.)
  5. He flipped tables. (Matthew 21:12-13 – Because some “church folks” were exploiting the poor.)

Jesus did not just say, “Believe in Me and forget about your earthly problems.” He cared about people’s real struggles.

What About the Early Church?

Now, let’s talk about the original gangsters of Christianity—the apostles. Did they just preach and leave society alone? Nope.

  • The church in Acts literally shared everything (Acts 4:32-35). Imagine that—no Christian was poor because they actually helped each other.
  • They created the first welfare system—caring for widows and orphans (Acts 6:1-7).
  • They went against corrupt systems. Paul wasn’t afraid to stand up to rulers. Peter was jailed for challenging the status quo.
  • They changed the Roman Empire! Christianity spread because believers were the only ones who cared for the sick during plagues.

The early church didn’t just talk about love. They lived it.

But Isn’t Preaching the Gospel Enough?

I get it. The Gospel is the main thing. No argument there.

But the Gospel isn’t just a message—it’s a life-changing force that affects everything.

If salvation doesn’t change how we treat the poor, the oppressed, and the hurting—then what kind of Gospel are we preaching?

“Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”

– James 2:15-17

So, no.

Just saying “I’ll pray for you” while watching someone suffer isn’t real faith.

Faith Is Action.

Think about it:

  • If William Wilberforce had just “preached the Gospel” and ignored slavery, millions would have remained in chains.
  • If Martin Luther King Jr. had just “preached the Gospel” and ignored racism, segregation would have lasted longer.
  • If missionaries today only preached and never built schools, hospitals, or wells, many would remain in suffering.

Jesus said we are salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16).

Salt preserves, light reveals—both require engagement with the world.

A Gospel that doesn’t touch lives is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

So, What’s the Answer?

  1. Preach the Gospel. It’s the foundation of everything.
  2. Engage Society. Fight corruption. Stand against injustice. Help the needy.
  3. Live the Gospel. Don’t just talk about Jesus—reflect Him.

Because, listen—if the church won’t fix society, then who will?

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When I Gave My Life to Jesus… Did He Accept It? 😳

You know how we love to say, “I gave my life to Jesus!” like it’s this grand, noble thing? Like we just handed God a premium, limited-edition, top-tier package labeled “My Life – Handle With Care.”

But let’s pause for a second.

Did Jesus actually accept it?

I mean… if we’re being honest, what exactly did we give Him?

😳😳😳😳

  • A life full of mistakes? ✔️
  • A heart that changes its mind every five minutes? ✔️
  • A spiritual résumé with “Previously a Sinner” still listed as my current job title? ✔️✔️✔️

Not to be dramatic, but if Jesus were running a “Trade Your Life” business, I’d be that guy in line handing Him a half-eaten sandwich like, “Here, Lord, take this. It’s all I got.”

And Jesus? He actually takes it. WHAT?!

What Did I Think Was Happening?

When I “gave my life to Christ,” I thought I was making a trade.

“Here you go, Jesus. My life in exchange for eternal security, divine guidance, and a VIP pass to heaven. Deal?”

It sounded nice. Noble. A little poetic.

But here’s the thing—

that’s not how salvation works.

What Actually Happened?

Spoiler alert:

I didn’t give my life to Jesus.
He gave His life for me.

📖 “This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

— 1 John 4:10

Read that again. Yeah, read it again!

I didn’t show up like a spiritual entrepreneur offering God a startup investment. No, I was drowning, and Jesus jumped in to save me while I was still flailing like a fish out of water.

He didn’t accept my life because it was valuable—He accepted it because He is merciful.

So… What Now?

If salvation isn’t about me impressing Jesus with my “offering,” then what does He actually want?

🔹 Not just a decision—A relationship. Salvation isn’t a moment; it’s a journey of walking with Christ every day.

🔹 Not just surrender—Total transformation. I don’t just “give” my life to Jesus; I receive His life in exchange for mine.

🔹 Not just religion—Radical love. Following Jesus isn’t about trying harder. It’s about resting in what He’s already done.

So, Did Jesus Accept My Life?

Nope.

Instead, He gave me His.

And between you and me? I got the better deal. 😎

🔥 Over to You!

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STOP STRUGGLING—JUST SHINE! 🌞🌟🌙✨⭐💥🌞

We’ve complicated Christianity. Somewhere along the way, we turned following Jesus into a performance—a constant, exhausting effort to “be better,” “do more,” and “shine brighter.” But what if we got it all wrong?

What if shining for Christ was never about trying harder but simply turning toward Him?

1️⃣ The Moon Doesn’t Try to Shine—It Just Reflects

Ever noticed how the moon never stresses about shining? It doesn’t wake up (if it ever sleeps) and say, “Oh no! What if I’m not glowing enough tonight?” It simply faces the sun, and boom—light.

Eric Gilmour puts it this way:

🗣️ “When Christianity changes from behaving to beholding, struggling is replaced with snuggling and wrestling with nestling.”

Eric Gilmour (Sonship int’l)

Christianity isn’t about behavior modification—it’s about intimacy with Jesus. The more we behold Him, the more we reflect Him. Just like the moon, our job isn’t to generate light but to stay positioned where His light can hit us.

📖 “We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory.”

— 2 Corinthians 3:18

Transformation happens not by striving, but by staring.

2️⃣ The One Thing That Can Block Your Light

But here’s the problem—sometimes, the moon doesn’t shine. Not because the sun stopped shining, but because something got in the way.

What happens during a lunar eclipse? The earth comes between the moon and the sun. The world blocks the light.

Same with us.

When the world gets between us and Jesus, our light fades. Not because His power has diminished, but because we’ve let something else steal our focus.

🔹 Sin? It dims the light.
🔹 Fear of people’s opinions? That’s an eclipse.
🔹 Busyness and distractions? They cast a shadow.
🔹 Self-effort instead of surrender? That’s wrestling instead of nestling.

Jesus warned about this:

📖 “No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.”

— Matthew 5:15

Could it be that we are the ones covering our own light?

3️⃣ Stop Trying—Start Turning

Here’s where it gets real—you can’t make yourself shine. You can try harder or work more, but if you’re facing the wrong direction, no amount of effort will produce light.

Eric Gilmour again:

🗣️ “The secret to shining is not more effort—it’s more exposure to Him.”

🔥 Want to shine? Face the Son.
🔥 Want to radiate Christ? Stay in His presence.
🔥 Want effortless transformation? Shift from struggling to snuggling.

It’s not about trying to be holy—it’s about getting so close to Jesus that holiness becomes your natural glow.

4️⃣ The Question You Need to Ask

So here’s the real question:

Are you trying to shine, or are you positioned to shine?

The moon doesn’t work hard to be bright—it simply stays in the right place. The same goes for us. If we’re not shining, we don’t need more effort—we need more exposure to Jesus.

🔥 Final Thought: Are You Facing the Son?

Look at your life. Has something eclipsed your light? Are you striving instead of soaking in His presence?

💬 What’s one thing that tries to block your light? How do you stay positioned to reflect Christ? Let’s talk! 👇🔥

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Is Being a Christian a 50/50 Deal? Or Is It 100% God and 100% You?

Someone once said, “Being a saint is a partnership. It takes 100% God and 100% man.” Sounds deep, right? But wait—how does that even work? Isn’t salvation all about God’s grace? And if it’s 100% God, then what’s left for me to do?

Let’s break it down.

1️⃣ Salvation: All God, No Competition

First things first—salvation is completely God’s work. There’s nothing we can do to earn it, deserve it, or contribute to it. The Bible couldn’t be clearer:

📖 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

— Ephesians 2:8-9

That means no matter how “good” you try to be, how many church services you attend, or how often you help old ladies cross the street—you can’t save yourself. It’s all God. 100%.

But here’s where it gets interesting.

2️⃣ Following Jesus: Your 100% Response

While salvation is a free gift, living as a Christian requires your full, intentional, and total commitment. This isn’t a casual, “God-does-it-all, so I’ll-just-chill” kind of deal.

Nope.

Paul puts it like this:

📖 “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

— Philippians 2:12-13

Hold up—work out your salvation? Isn’t that contradicting grace? Not at all. Paul isn’t saying we work for salvation, but rather, we live it out.

Think of it like this:God gives you a car (salvation). You didn’t earn it. It’s a free gift.

But you have to drive it (obedience, faithfulness, growth).

Salvation is freely given, but following Jesus requires your full effort. Not 50%. Not “when I feel like it.” 100%.

3️⃣ The Real Partnership: Not 50/50, But 100/100

Some people think Christianity is a 50/50 deal—half God, half me. But that’s not how this works. It’s not God meeting you halfway. It’s:

✅ 100% God—He provides the grace, power, and ability to live for Him.

✅ 100% You—You respond with obedience, love, and faithfulness.It’s not a negotiation where God does His part and waits for you to do yours. It’s a total surrender.

Jesus Himself said:

📖 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

— Luke 9:23

That’s everything. No half-measures. No casual Christianity. It’s all-in.

4️⃣ What This Looks Like in Real Life

Still confused? Here’s how this 100% God / 100% You partnership plays out in real life:

🔹 Salvation: God rescues you (100%), but you must accept and trust Him (100%).

🔹 Faith: God gives you the ability to believe (100%), but you have to walk in that belief (100%).

🔹 Obedience: God empowers you to resist sin (100%), but you must choose to obey (100%).

🔹 Transformation: The Holy Spirit changes you (100%), but you must yield and allow Him to work (100%).

It’s like a dance—God leads, but you have to step with Him.

5️⃣ The Danger of a “Casual Christianity” Mindset

A lot of people get stuck in passive Christianity—thinking, “God will just do everything, so I don’t really have to try.” But faith that never moves is dead faith.

📖 “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

— James 2:17

On the flip side, some people fall into self-reliance, believing they must work their way to heaven. That’s just as dangerous because it makes salvation about human effort instead of God’s grace.

True Christianity is neither passive nor performance-based. It’s a relationship where God gives His all, and we respond by giving our all in return.

🔥 Final Thought: Where Do You Stand?

If you’ve been living as a passive Christian, just going through the motions—maybe it’s time to step in fully. Give your 100%. If you’ve been struggling, thinking it all depends on you—maybe it’s time to rest in God’s 100%.

This isn’t a half-hearted commitment. It’s an all-in kind of faith.

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