Hearing God Through Others
A friend of mine shared in a meeting tonight that she hears God through others — and that really struck me. It reminded me that God doesn’t always speak in thunder, visions, or burning bushes. More often, He speaks through the hearts, words, and actions of people around us. When our spiritual ears are open, we begin to notice His voice in everyday conversations and encounters that might otherwise go unnoticed.
There are moments when I’m weighed down, uncertain, or doubting my worth — and someone speaks just the words I need to hear. It could be a friend, a coworker, or even a stranger. Their words land softly but powerfully, as if carried by divine timing.
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24
Those moments remind me that encouragement is often heaven’s way of saying, “I see you.”
Then there are the times God speaks correction — not to shame, but to shape me. A person I trust might tell me a hard truth, something I didn’t want to hear but needed to. That’s love too — the kind that keeps me grounded.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17
Through these interactions, I’m reminded that God doesn’t just comfort; He also refines.
And then there are the moments in recovery meetings — where I’ve witnessed people who utterly destroyed their lives beyond recognition rise from the pitch black of despair and find purpose again. They speak of pain, surrender, grace, and renewal. And somehow, in their voice, I hear God’s mercy itself. These men and women now dedicate their lives to serving others, shining a light that once seemed forever extinguished.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20
In those rooms, surrounded by brokenness turned into strength, I hear God most clearly — speaking through the stories of those who found Him in the darkness.
Sometimes, His voice isn’t in words at all. It’s in an act of kindness — a meal left at my door, a hug when I didn’t even know I needed one, a simple text that says, “Thinking of you.” God often speaks through the compassion of others before we ever hear Him in our own hearts.
And there are the unexpected moments — a child’s innocent remark, a line from a movie, a stranger’s casual comment — that suddenly feels like divine wisdom. God’s voice isn’t limited by title or setting; He’ll use anyone open enough to carry His message.
When I look back, I realize that God’s been speaking all along. I just needed to quiet my own noise to hear Him. Every conversation, every moment of grace or truth shared — it’s all part of a divine conversation that never ends.
So today, I pray to be still enough to listen, and humble enough to recognize His voice in others.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for speaking through the people You place in my path. Help me to listen with an open heart and discern Your voice in the love, truth, and kindness of others. Let my own words and actions also become instruments of Your grace, so that others may hear You through me. Amen.
