God speaks today. He speaks in various ways including; through the Bible, His anointed vessels, and even through the heavens which declare his glory and speaks of his handiwork (Ps 19:1). The way that God speaks is also varied; often in a still small voice but also we find that God speaks in the form of a question.
When we ask questions, it is usually with the intention of obtaining information. When God asks questions however, it is not to inform Him of something He already knows but rather to help His people. From the outset of the story of man, when he sinned, though God already knew what had happened, He asks Adam the question; “Where are you?” followed by two more questions. Then another to Eve; “What is this that you have done?” The Gospels record over 300 questions that Jesus asked and which, in His divinity, He already knew the answers to. Meanwhile, He is asked only 183 questions.
Since God already knew the answers to these questions, we are left wondering why God would ask them. Of course it is for their benefit; in that they would begin to think about their behaviour. Upon consideration of their actions, they would confess which is the prerequisite for salvation and they would take responsibility for their actions/lives, which again is the primary component of repentance. Underpinning all of these reasons is the glaringly obvious principle of free will. Could it be that God asks the questions, not only because of His gentle approach to man, but so that man in exercising free will would not be coerced, intimidated or manipulated into choosing God? His questions are more like invitations to us personally to consider our lives in relationship to God. His love invites and asks questions and it’s love that responds.
Growing up, we may have been reprimanded with the statement; ‘Don’t answer the question with a question.”I am convinced however that so often the answer to thequestions in our lives are found in the questions that God asks of us. Jesus asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” Matt 16:15. They had to answer this question for themselves and the outcome of which would determine the trajectory of their faith.
I am convinced that God is speaking to us all everyday. The question is what question is He asking you today?Questions that would have you consider and furnish a response.