God of the goosebumps

Sometimes a talk in church or at a Christian event feels like it's directly aimed at us! It can be unnerving. But before we assume that the person talking has been following us around or stalking our social media pages to get our personal story, let's take a look at what God's word actually does.

In Hebrews 4:12 NIV it says, 'The word of God is alive and active.' Ah ok, so that goose-bump, hairs-on-the-back-of-our-necks-are-standing-up moment could actually be God talking to us through the speaker? Cool. But hang on, that verse goes on to say that God's word is 'sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow.' Ouch. Sounds painful; and it can be. When we choose to follow Jesus we agree to a life that pleases him. So, when we find ourselves doing things that aren't so Jesus-like, he's sure to bring it up in conversation.

God's word is his message to us (and to the world). And it 'judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart' (Hebrews 4:12 NIV). So, next time we get that goosebumps moment, let's take notice and chat to God. Let's start by thanking him for speaking to us and use it as an opportunity to examine the condition of our heart.



So what now? So, next time we get that goosebumps moment, let's take notice and chat to God. Let's start by thanking him for speaking to us and use it as an opportunity to examine the condition of our heart.





— SCRIPTURE —

'The word of God is alive and active.' Hebrews 4:12 NIV
— SOULFOOD —

Hos 6-10, Luke 19:41-48, Ps 13, Pro 8:14-16