In the Old Testament God often spoke in dramatic ways to his prophets. God spoke to Moses face to face. He also called to him out of a burning bush. He spoke to many of the Old and New Testament characters through angels, dreams, and awe-inspiring visions. Most of us probably do not have quite such dramatic stories to tell about seeing and hearing from God. This does not mean we can not hear from God.
God still speaks to us, just maybe in different ways. He speaks to us through preaching, teaching, and Christian books. Sometimes we receive a direct answer from God through prayer. Other times we might just have a firm assurance that we know what the right thing to do is. However God chooses to speak, He can make his will perfectly known in our lives as long we are seeking him.
Sometimes hearing from God requires turning off the many voices around us. We might have to turn off the radio, television and telephone, and disconnect from social media. Perhaps we need to spend a day (or several days) in a quiet place with God, seeking his face. It is often in these times that our way becomes clear because we are able to focus all of our attention on God. These times are invaluable to the Christian who is seeking for God's word.
It is our responsibility to cultivate our relationship with God so that we will recognize His voice when he speaks. Expect God to speak to you and He will!
Blessings,
Spanish Pastor Jones
Part of my thoughts were taken from Manna From Moses: 101 Morsels for Successful Christian Leadership by J. Stuart Lassetter.
God still speaks to us, just maybe in different ways. He speaks to us through preaching, teaching, and Christian books. Sometimes we receive a direct answer from God through prayer. Other times we might just have a firm assurance that we know what the right thing to do is. However God chooses to speak, He can make his will perfectly known in our lives as long we are seeking him.
Sometimes hearing from God requires turning off the many voices around us. We might have to turn off the radio, television and telephone, and disconnect from social media. Perhaps we need to spend a day (or several days) in a quiet place with God, seeking his face. It is often in these times that our way becomes clear because we are able to focus all of our attention on God. These times are invaluable to the Christian who is seeking for God's word.
It is our responsibility to cultivate our relationship with God so that we will recognize His voice when he speaks. Expect God to speak to you and He will!
Blessings,
Spanish Pastor Jones
Part of my thoughts were taken from Manna From Moses: 101 Morsels for Successful Christian Leadership by J. Stuart Lassetter.