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Hearing God’s Voice

Gentle Whisper

What are you doing here?  God is asking the question, not because He does not know. He wants us to process the question

In I Kings 19:9-15 God did not speak in the wind, or the earthquake or the fire, but He spoke with a gentle whisper.  Listen to God - Jesus said – Listen to voice of God

Important future – Hearing, understanding & obeying the voice of God when He speaks to you.

He doesn’t speak because of your:

Background

Color of your skin

Education

Your experiences

Opinions of other’s reputation

Prerequisites of Hearing God

1. Repent
2. Obey
3. Motivation
4. Know His love for you
5. Understand He wants you to have wisdom – things that are good
6. Stop talking, starting listening – be quiet (Be Still and know I am God)

God speaks through

1. The Bible
2. Holy Spirit
3. Prayer
4. Circumstances
5. Conscience
6. My pastor
7. My Small Group
8. My Church

George Muller – English Pastor

Prayed

1. Heart in state no preference – not my will but God’s will
2. No impression or feeling – because we can’t trust our feelings
3. Seek will of Holy Spirit connection with Bible – Word of God
4. Providential circumstances
5. Continue in prayer until God Answers

God will give you peace!

Cultivate a close relationship with Jesus:  Spend time, talk, invest, and learn about Him.

Are we serious enough to hear?