Are you "restless"? Is there something inside you crying out, longing to know and fulfill what God has for you next?
When we know God's voice we learn God's heart. And when we know God's heart, then we can follow His will.
Take the first step and determine to know the voice of God like never before!
Here are the most frequent ways God has spoken throughout history. Jesus said we are His "sheep" and we know His voice... the question is are we listening? John 10:27 "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
God speaks through Scripture
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
God speaks directly to your heart (still small voice)
Isaiah 31:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
1 Kings 19:11-13 The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. 13 When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
God speaks through the ministry of the Holy Spirit (Convictions, leadings, dreams, visions and Prophecy)
John 16:8-11 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.
Romans 8:14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
2 Peter 1:19 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Joel 2:28 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
God speaks through Peace
Col 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
God speaks through common sense and wisdom
Proverbs 11:14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
God speaks audibly (the actual voice of God)
Exodus 3:4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.”
God speaks with messages sent through angels
Acts 5:19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. 20 “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.”
God's talking - are we listening?
I can remember when Lexi passed away and I was at home talking to my mom. I Had told her that God doesn't answer prayer. If he does...then I wasn't important enough for him to listen to. So...If I wasn't good enough than why didn't he listen to all the hundreds of other people who were praying for her. I was very shut down and angry. It was that very day a pastor from Alabama was in town and at my house. He wanted to pray for us and was sharing his heart with us. I wasnt really tuned into what he was saying to us, but at the very end of it all he spoke these words. "God still answers prayer" Now...that I heard! I felt my heart leap. I felt my entire spirit tune in. It was so loud and clear to me....I recognized that voice...although it was spoken through another man, I knew it was God. That day I learned not that God still answers prayer, as deep in my heart I really did believe that. Instead, Through those words He showed me how much he cared about me and the state I was in. He cared so much about me that he wanted me to know he was listening to my conversations. He spoke to me and I listened! It changed my life forever. Although, I still struggle with many things in regards to my daughters death...I have learned that my God cares a lot about the broken hearted. He listens to our conversations. He knows our hearts. With all that said ...He speaks sometimes in a quiet voice, sometimes in an audible voice, I believe the most common way he speaks as in my situation is through man. He often uses us to speak through.
Anyhow, just thought I would share. Miss you all and hope your are doing well
Donna Alt
Posted by: Donna Alt | October 27, 2011 at 06:53 AM