The Intersection of God and Time
God, in His infinite nature, exists beyond the constraints of time, space, and matter. His essence transcends the physical laws that govern our universe, and our limited, earthly minds struggle to grasp the full reality of His being. We are bound by time, unable to fully comprehend a God who is outside of its flow—one who sees all of history, past, present, and future, as if it were a single moment. This difficulty in understanding stems not from any fault in the divine, but from our human limitations. Yet, in His grace, God has given us free will, allowing us to choose our paths on this earth, to act as we wish, within the confines of the world He has made.
When God created humanity, He did so with an intentional design. He created us in His own image, with a divine blueprint meant to be connected to Him. Our capacity for relationship, for love, for knowing and being known, is rooted in this image. We were made not only for life on earth but for communion with our Creator. However, the closeness of that connection varies from person to person. Many factors play a role—our family’s decisions across generations, the temperament with which we are born, the experiences that shape us throughout our lives. These elements influence the proximity we feel to God and the depth of our relationship with Him.
Since God stands outside of time, He already knows the choices we will make, the challenges we will face, and the victories we will claim. His knowledge is not passive or detached—it is perfect and complete, rooted in His eternal perspective. However, this knowledge does not violate our free will. We are still free to choose, and God’s awareness of the future does not impose any predetermined course upon us. Rather, His foreknowledge affirms the freedom He has granted us. And yet, when someone chooses to draw near to Him, when a person seeks God with sincerity and humility, He may, at His discretion, break through the veil that separates the divine from the earthly. He may reveal to that person a task, a calling, or a piece of wisdom—something He knows they will receive and use for His purposes, in the way that best serves His Kingdom.
This direct communication from God is not something granted to all, nor is it a daily experience for everyone. God speaks most clearly to those who have a deep respect for Him, to those who have an important role to play in His unfolding plan. He does not impose Himself upon anyone, but rather speaks into the lives of those whose hearts are attuned to His voice, whose actions align with His will. In this way, God enters into our earthly timeline, becoming, in a sense, a character in the story of our lives. Yet, even as He does so, He remains above time, space, and matter—unbound by the limitations that govern our world. His interventions are always in harmony with the freedom He has given us, never violating our ability to choose.
God comes into the picture, not when He is needed for our convenience, but when He knows we will be receptive to His presence. This timing is never arbitrary. It is not a matter of divine whim, but of perfect wisdom. God, in His deep understanding of us, knows when we are ready to hear from Him, when our hearts are open, when our lives are prepared to receive His guidance. This is why God does not always speak when we expect or desire Him to. Sometimes, even those who have been loyal to God for years may wonder why He has not yet come to them in the way they hoped. Yet, God is conscious of His own timing, and He knows when it is best to communicate with each of us. Often, His voice comes at a moment we least expect, in a way that challenges us, tests our faith, and deepens our trust in His wisdom.
In the modern world, many people doubt that God is still active, that He still speaks, that He is still moving in the lives of His people. They question whether the divine acts recorded in the Bible were merely of a bygone era or fairytale, irrelevant to today’s world. This doubt is not a new phenomenon; throughout history, God’s people have wrestled with the question of His presence in their time. We see this theme repeated throughout the scriptures—God’s people, in various ages, doubting that He is still speaking, still present. And yet, the same struggle continues in our own day. But this is why God gave us the Bible—not only as a record of past events, but as a living guide to understanding how He is still at work today, in this new age. The stories of God’s movement throughout history serve as a testimony to His ongoing presence, reminding us that He is still speaking, still guiding, still acting on behalf of those who seek Him.
In God’s ability to place Himself within our timeline, He is able to guide us with the wisdom and insight of a friend. But this friend is not merely one who shares our experiences—He is the Creator of the universe, the Author of life itself. And unlike any earthly friend, He sees the beginning from the end. His guidance is not simply from experience—it is from eternal knowledge. What often prevents us from hearing God’s voice, however, is not His silence, but the hardness of our hearts. When we close ourselves off from Him, when we allow doubt or pride to cloud our hearts, we are less able to hear the voice of the One who longs to speak to us.
So, if you find yourself waiting, wondering why God has not yet spoken to you in the way you hoped—do not despair. Trust that He knows exactly when and how to communicate with you. His timing is not bound by our expectations or our impatience. He speaks to each of us in the moment that is best for us, and often, that moment comes at a time we least expect. All we need to do is remain faithful, keep our hearts open, and trust in the wisdom of the Creator who knows the perfect time to enter our lives and reveal His will. The same God who spoke to prophets and saints throughout history is still speaking to His people today, and His voice will come to those who are ready to listen.