Hearing God
Good news comes with the truth. Not our truth. But the Truth — Jesus Christ.
“But God chose the foolish things of the
world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong” (1 Cor 1:26-27).
The Bible says, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…” (Romans 8:1).
In other words, when condemning accusations coil around my mind, I know — I can be fully assured — they’re not from God. And if they’re not from God, they’re not worth believing. Amen.
It is the Lord’s Word that reveals the thoughts and intentions of our heart. Let the TRUTH separate the flesh from the Spirit and expose our motives.
The Lord wants to motivate us with Purity and Righteousness to do all that He has set before us to accomplish.
*Be aware, however, that the enemy will do his best to keep us from walking and living in the Spirit. Yield to the Lord’s leading, and HE will direct our steps.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
I’m learning to combat the lies by submitting them to the Truth, Jesus!!!!
When the enemy says, “You’re worthless.”
*Jesus says, “You are a pearl of great value.”
When the enemy says, “No one will ever love you.”
*Jesus says, “You are My beloved.”
When the enemy says, “God doesn’t care.”
*Jesus says, “I gave my life that you might have eternal life.”
While the enemy will continue to try and thwart God’s truth, we can know he’s already lost the battle. It’s a done deal. (1John 4:4)
The longer we walk with Jesus, and the more we seek His truth, the more we’ll recognize HIS voice and enjoy the FREEDOM found in Him.
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. (Galatians 5:1)
*Gods desire is for us to experience the freedom that can only come through Jesus. We are slaves to our sinful nature without Christ. Satan wants us to be tangled up in all of our bad choices, mistakes, past… Etc. Anything to keep us from allowing God to use us for His glory. Anything from keeping us from A close comforting relationship with Christ.
Isaiah 48:17 tells us “Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the LORD your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you by the way you should go.'”
God can communicate with six billion people on the earth at the same time. It is one of those mysteries I must let go of because my “hard drive” would crash if I had to explain and understand this before I believed and trusted in Him.
It is as though God places a computer chip in each human being, and when we place our Faith and Trust IN Him, it becomes activated. We begin to communicate with Him. Jesus says that if we are children of God, then we can hear God’s voice.
Read Parable from John 10:1-5. The Shepherd is always representative of Christ. Sheep are representative of God’s children. This passage tells us that the Shepherd communicates with His children. We are called by name and we can listen to our Shepherd’s voice. There is another comforting aspect to this relationship.
*The Shepherd goes before the sheep to prepare the way.
Jesus has already gone before us today to prepare our way.
Knowing the Shepherd and His voice allows us to have the assurance that we will not be fooled by another shepherd’s voice. The sheep know His voice. It is only when WE are DULL of Hearing that we mistakenly hear another’s voice and follow it.
Sin can create a poor frequency in our communication with the Shepherd. Make sure your frequency is free of static (sin) today so that the Shepherd can lead you and go before you.
Finally, distractions can also keep us from hearing our Shepherd’s voice. When the sheep get entangled in the fence or wander off, they get too far away to hear the Shepherd’s voice.
We must stay in close proximity to the Shepherd to hear His voice. Stay close to the Shepherd today. Listen and follow. He wants to lead you.
Dear Lord, I pray that I’ll recognize Your voice above all others. Give me ears to hear You. Teach me how to live in the freedom of Your truth in Your Word, which is Absolute Truth and thank You for the gift of Your grace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.