God Speaks Clearly—Will You Listen?

May 7, 2025
Daily Devotion & Scripture Insights

Morning: 1 Kings 14–15
Evening: John 1:1–28

The fall of kings continues in 1 Kings 14–15, where we see both Jeroboam and Rehoboam turn from the Lord, bringing corruption and calamity upon Israel and Judah. God sent messages through prophets, warning them to repent. But rather than heed His voice, they persisted in sin, leading to moral and national decline.

In contrast, John 1:1–28 introduces us to the eternal Word made flesh—Jesus Christ, the true Light who came to speak life, truth, and grace into a dark world. John the Baptist boldly prepares the way for the Messiah, calling people to repentance and pointing away from himself to Christ: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).

These two passages form a vivid contrast: kings who reject God’s word versus a prophet who faithfully prepares hearts for it. One brings death; the other, eternal life. The lesson is simple yet deep—God still speaks. The question is: are we listening?

Key Insights

  • Rejecting God’s Word leads to ruin
    Jeroboam’s household was judged because he led Israel into idolatry and refused to repent (1 Kings 14:7–10).
  • Leadership matters in spiritual direction
    Rehoboam’s failure continued Judah’s downward path (1 Kings 15:3).
  • God raises faithful voices to prepare the way
    John the Baptist came not for his own glory, but to point people to Christ (John 1:6–8, 23).
  • Jesus is the eternal Word and true Light
    “In him was life; and the life was the light of men” (John 1:4). He brings clarity where there is confusion.
  • Humility is essential to hear God rightly
    John said, “I am not the Christ,” teaching us to decrease so Christ may increase (John 1:20).

Connection to Other Scripture

  • Hebrews 1:1–2 – “God… hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son…”
  • Isaiah 55:6–7 – “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found… let the wicked forsake his way…”
  • Psalm 119:105 – “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what areas might I be resisting God’s voice or direction in my life?
  • Am I allowing pride or distraction to drown out the voice of truth?
  • Like John the Baptist, am I pointing others to Christ or to myself?
  • Do I treat God’s Word as the highest authority in my decisions?
  • How can I cultivate a deeper hunger to hear and obey the voice of Jesus?

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, You are still speaking through Your Word and Spirit. Help me to listen, to humble myself, and to obey. Forgive me for the times I’ve ignored Your voice. Like John the Baptist, may I live to point others to Jesus, the Lamb of God. Let Your truth illuminate my heart and lead me in righteousness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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