Can we hear from God?
I’ve often asked myself this question. Typically followed up by these questions. How do I know if I’m hearing from God? Is this dream or goal I have lining up with what God wants for me? How do I know what direction God wants me to go?
We need to keep our spiritual antenna up to receive the messages God is sending. God wants to communicate with us. He wrote an entire book just to show us how much He loves us and how He wants us to live. It’s these rules which keep us safe from the enemy. Just in case you don’t know what book I’m referring to, it’s the Bible.
In Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) it says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” We must seek God out first. He is polite God. He does force His love or His rules on us. If we want nothing to do with Him, He respects our decision. But when we come willingly to Him, then we will find Him.
God doesn’t hide from us. He wants us to find Him. If we truly seek Him, we will find Him. There are things we can do to get closer to God. Share on XCan we know we are hearing from God? Yes, we can. Here are three ways to get you closer to hearing from God.
1. Get a Journal. Here’s where we are going to write down what we hear from God. It doesn’t have to be a journal. It could be a random piece of paper. But here’s where keeping track of that paper is essential. Refer back to what we wrote down on a regular basis. Reviewing what I wrote is something I struggle with because I want to move onto the next exciting thing. The review is valuable because it shows us where God has answered our prayers or what direction He’s leading us or where there on common themes to what He’s saying to us.
2. Read the Bible. Yes, this is where God has shown us what we need to know. We must compare everything we hear to what it says in the Bible. This is an extreme example, but if what you’re hearing from God is telling you to knock over the local bank to cover your needs, this, my friends is in violation of God’s law. He would never communicate something which is in direct conflict with His written word. In Psalm 119:105, it says, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”
3. Call a Friend. There is a popular saying where sometimes we can see the forest through the trees. We get so caught up and focused on one thing; we disregard all other things. It helps to have someone to bounce ideas off of during this process. Preferably, someone, you can pray with, and they can pray for you. Having another set of spiritual eyes and ears can help clarify a situation. In Matthew 18:20 (NLT) it says, “For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” God is with us when we invite Him into our conversations.
God wants to be part of our life. He is willing to speak to our hearts if we are willing to listen. How do you hear God’s voice? Do you have other ideas? Share it in the comments below to help others.