But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word.      Isaiah 66:2

Do you tremble when God speaks? When was the last time you were physically affected by the reality that almighty God just spoke directly to you? John lost all physical strength when God spoke to him (Rev. 1:17); Paul fell to the ground when Christ met him on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:4); Moses trembled when God spoke to him (Acts 7:32); and Peter, when he realized who Jesus was, “fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!”? (Luke 5:8).

Have you lost your sense of awe that the Creator still chooses to speak to you, His creation? Do you approach the reading of your Bible with a holy expectation, listening for the life-changing words that God has for you that day? Scripture says that “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Prov. 9:10). There are things you will see and hear out of your fear and reverence for God that you will not experience in any other way.

As you study your Bible, you may sense that God has something to say directly to you through the verses you are reading. Take a moment to consider the awesome reality that the God who spoke and created a universe is now speaking to you. If Jesus could speak and raise the dead, calm a storm, cast out demons, and heal the incurable, then what effect might a word from Him have upon your life? The possibilities should cause you to tremble! The next time you open God’s Word, do so with a sense of holy expectation.

  1. January 4

    Thank you for the reminder that God is mighty and the creator of all and is the one who blesses us and asks us to be his hands and feet. Lord, help me to understand with deep reverence all that you are to me.

  2. January 4

    But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word. Isaiah 66:2

    I do not always tremble at His Word. I want to. I want to be in AWE of Him all the time. I was thinking as I read this that humility leads to an increased AWE of God. I do need to STRETCH past all things me and see God today and in AWE of Who He is, bow my heart, humble myself in reverence of Him. Is reverence of God a lost art? Is this why we, this generation has stumbled into so much idolatry? Jesus STRETCH my Awe past what I naturally see and out of my humble reverence, may I tremble in AWE of You and Your Word

  3. January 4

    This devotional has ministered to me for the last 15 years. Thank you, Jesus, for speaking so powerfully through your words.

  4. January 4

    Holy Jesus I long (pray) to hear Your voice again… I long for it, I yearn for it..

Write a comment:

*

Your email address will not be published.

Follow us: