Lord, Speak to Me (Hearing God in the Midst of Opposition)
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Oct 25
- 2 min read
Rev. Enoch Thompson | October 25 2025 | Acts 18:9-11
KEY VERSE:
”One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: 'Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.’“ (Acts 18:9-10, NIV)
MESSAGE:
It’s easy to separate God’s dealings in biblical times from our present experience, as though His voice and power belonged only to history. But this kind of thinking limits our understanding of who God is and what He can still do today. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. What He did in the past, He is fully able to do again. One of our greatest needs in life is to hear from God—personally, clearly, and intimately. His voice gives direction, courage, and peace beyond anything the world can offer.
In today’s passage, Paul faced strong opposition in Corinth. Yet in the middle of that tension, the Lord spoke to him in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.” That single encounter brought the assurance Paul needed. God’s promise was more powerful than any human protection. And as a result, “Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.” (Acts 18:11)
When we hear from God, fear loses its grip. His word brings clarity, courage, and strength to stay on course. Whether through Scripture, prayer, or a gentle prompting of the Spirit, His voice transforms our perspective and empowers us to persevere.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Ask God to speak to you—personally and intimately. He still speaks. He knows your situation. He has a word just for you. Be attentive, expectant, and ready to respond when He does.
PRAYER:
Lord, thank You for Your written Word that continues to guide me. I’m grateful for the light and wisdom it brings. But I also believe You have a personal word for me—one that speaks directly to where I am now. Speak to me, Lord. Let me hear Your voice clearly and follow it with faith. For Your dear Name’s sake, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: SPEAK The word speak in Acts 18:9 comes from the Greek verb laleō, which means “to utter words,” “to communicate,” or “to express one’s thoughts aloud.”
Unlike formal preaching terms that focus on eloquence, laleō highlights ordinary, open, and sincere speech — the kind of conversation anyone can understand.
When God told Paul, “Keep on speaking,” He was reminding him not to withdraw or quiet down in the face of opposition. The Lord was calling him to keep sharing His truth plainly and confidently, trusting that divine presence, not human approval, gives the message power.
Reflect on this:
God still tells us, “Keep on speaking.” Your words of faith, hope, and love can touch hearts even when people resist. When God sends you, He also stands with you — and that’s reason enough to keep speaking.
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