Saving The Best For Last

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world." Hebrews 1:1-2

Being last is not usually viewed as anything remotely close to spectacular. Most people don't like last place. Very few people in last position feel they have anything worthwhile to celebrate. Standing at the end of a give-away prize line, we wonder if anything of value will be remaining when we finally make it to the front. The word "last" often carries feelings of defeat, rejection, loneliness and abandonment. "Last" is a forgotten placement.

The writer of Hebrews tells us that it is in the "last days" when God began speaking to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Previously God had spoken many times in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets, but now in these final days God speaks through His Son. The last days encompass all the time from Christ's arrival until His return. Doesn't "last" suddenly sound more thrilling! It is those of us who have been gifted life during these "last days" that have had the wonderful opportunity of hearing God's Son speak to us.

When we think of the variety of ways God speaks through Scripture, He employs so many means to deliver His message. To Moses He used a burning bush. To Balaam it was a donkey. To Elijah it was a still small voice. Isaiah saw visions while Daniel and Joseph had dreams. The Speaker and Script-writer never changed, but His methods for delivery were vast. Although He can still use anyone and anything to convey His word today, God saved the best for last, yet so often we yearn for a donkey or a dream, missing the miraculous right before our eyes.

God speaks to us through His Son, who is the very Word of God. As David Guzik writes, "He is the message", and as Scripture tells us, He "expresses the very character of God." Sadly, our Bibles are too often regarded as just another book. God's voice is shouting through pages as Christ, through the power of His Spirit, speaks life and hope, giving direction, His Word alive and active because He arose and is living, yet we fail to comprehend what we have while foolishly seeking something more. God's Son is the superior revealer of truth, to whom we have access continually, and still, we long for lesser deliverers. When the Son speaks, we hear the very voice of God.

Like the wedding at Cana, God surprised everyone with the best wine last. Without Jesus, the heart of the message was missing and absolutely nothing can take His place. He may have arrived "last" but He fully completes and fills the gap of all that we lack. As He speaks, He exposes weaknesses and unbelief, reveals new truth, discerns spiritual health, and demonstrates power, sharpness and accuracy. When we hear, obey and apply God's Word we give evidence of listening.

Justin Peters has said, "If you want to hear from God, read your Bible. If you want to hear Him audibly, read it out loud." Yes, God continues to speak through His Son and will do so until we see Him face to face. The Best is yet to come!