Bible Question:
Please I would like to know how you can hear and know when the LORD is speaking to you. I hear people say, the LORD sayed to me etc, please i would like to know more. |
Bible Answer: Greetings! I thought you'd enjoy this piece I wrote a few years ago on this very topic! God Speaks There is a wonderful man of God at our church who works in the children’s ministry as an administrative assistant. He has quite a severe speech impediment. My 12-year-old son happened to be with me one Sunday morning when I was having a conversation with this man. Afterward, my son asked, “Mom, how can you understand him? I could only understand one word!” I thought about this for a moment and then I realized that there was a great lesson to be learned from this “teachable moment.” I replied, “Honey, I’ve worked with him for many years and my ears are accustomed to his manner of speaking, and his speech. I understand him because I listen and want to hear what he says. It has taken time and patience, but I had no problems comprehending what he was saying today.” I thought that this was a good analogy for us to apply to understanding God; to hearing His voice and recognizing His presence with us! God speaks in many different ways. How do we recognize His voice above the din of our daily existence? First, there must be desire. (When you seek me, you will find me!) Secondly, we must spend time in His Word and lastly, we must listen. His voice can be heard; do you hear Him? Often we are so “busy” with trivial pursuits that we forget that God is interested in all aspects of our lives. Those things that we relegate to the “insignificant” category are important to God. Seeing God at work in the little things of our lives reaps great benefits to our faith. May God bless you as you train your ear to hear His voice! Mommapbs |