Just Write It Down

This morning, I sensed God was speaking to me – something fresh, something personal. But I got distracted. I thought, I’ll write it down in a few minutes. But after a while, when I finally tried to recall what He said… I couldn’t.
Yes, if it was truly from God, He can bring it back. But that moment reminded me of a powerful lesson I’ve learned over the years.

Write it down. Right away.

The Best Students Take Notes
In my book “God Is Talking, Are You Listening?” I share how the best students don’t just show up – they sit close to the front, they listen closely, and most importantly, they take notes. They come expecting to learn. And they write things down because they know they might forget.

It’s no different when God speaks.

Writing Invites More Revelation
Here’s something I’ve noticed in my own life – something I believe with all my heart: The more I write down what God tells me, the more I hear from Him.

Let me say that again – The more I write what God tells me, the more I hear from Him.

Why?

Because writing shows God I value His voice. That I’m serious. That I’m not treating His words casually or forgetting them the moment something else grabs my attention.

Final Thought
If God took the time to speak – I should take the time to write.

He’s a good Father, but He’s also a wise Teacher. And He pays attention to who’s listening – and who’s taking notes.

“Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.”
Habakkuk 2:2 NIV