1 Kings 19:11 And he said, Go forth, and stand on the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: 12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
So often we want to hear God’s voice. We wait and we listen. Or at least we think we listen.
But as many times as we want to hear God, how many times are we actually listening for the true voice of God and not what we think is God’s voice?
Probably every single one of us has wished at one time or another that God would speak to us in a booming voice, loud and clear, with instructions for our situation, or an answer to a question that we have. If only it was that easy!
But God wants us to learn to hear Him. He wants us to sharpen our discernment and train our ears to hear His voice.
It takes discipline and work to develop “ears to hear”, but the return is worth the effort.
And don’t make the mistake of thinking that anyone anywhere “has it all figured out”. Nobody does. Even mature believers with great spiritual ears still “miss it” once in a while.
But remember that God is a “rewarder of those who diligently seek Him”, so don’t give up.
Keep pressing in and learning to hear Him. He’s speaking gently.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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