Hearing From God

There’s nothing quite like hearing God’s voice. One way to hear Him is through His Word. Romans 10:17 tells us, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (NKJV). But if we want to walk by faith and not by sight, if we want to hear the Word of God and see the promises of God fulfilled, then we must keep praying and trust that God has more to share. Here are a few keys to help you:

1. Be Passionate, Even as You Wait

1 Samuel 3 records the story of Samuel learning to listen for God’s voice. What does this mean for us? Like Samuel, we may not recognize God’s voice at first. It might take time, patience, and the counsel of others to help us discern what we’re hearing. Listen for Him with eagerness.

2. Have a Place for It

Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus retreat from His disciples and the crowds to find a quiet place to pray. He did this because, even though He was and is the Son of God, He was also fully human. He faced the same struggles and distractions as we do, which is why He showed us by example the importance of getting alone to pray. Likewise, wherever you can, however you can, take moments out of your day to quiet your mind and pray.

3. Persevere In It

If you start praying consistently each day and still find it hard to hear God’s voice, don’t give up. Keep pressing. Keep believing. Keep praying. Keep studying God’s Word so that when He does speak, you will know it’s Him! In Jeremiah 33:3, God promises, “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know” (CSB). That’s a promise worth remembering and persevering to see fulfilled!

Prayer:

God, I praise You because You are good and worthy to be praised. From generation to generation and age to age, You never change. You are faithful to Your promises. You are enduring in Your love. You are trustworthy in Your Word. Speak, Lord, Your servant is listening. Amen!