How To Hear God’s Voice

Have you ever heard God’s voice?  This question we have all asked was addressed by Senior Pastor Dr. Crawford Loritts this past Sunday at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA.  You can watch or listen to the full message by clicking here.
His insights were so insightful and challenging I felt they must be shared with all of you.  The following are just some of his thoughts:

• God is speaking more than we are listening.

How We Hear His Voice

1. His Word – The Bible gives context to every thought and impression we think we get from God.
2. Circumstances
3. Other People
4. Impressions – this is the Holy Spirit speaking in your life.

• Apart from God’s Word (the Bible), we can’t say with absolute certainty we have heard from God.
• Do you want to hear God’s audible voice?  Have someone read the Bible to you out loud.
• The Word of God is complete and lacking nothing. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

How Can I Know God Is Speaking

1. Confirmation from Scripture.
2. The impression won’t leave you.
3. You are compelled to act on it.
4. It is confirmed by Godly people.
5. It is confirmed by circumstances.
6. It is confirmed by the outcome.  Did it work?
7. You have assurance from the Holy Spirit.
8. Do I have peace after I obeyed?

Can I learn to hear God’s voice?  Yes.  Two things you should know:

1. God is speaking but we need to be in a place of listening.
2. God varies the volume He uses to speak with us.

Final Suggestions

1. You need to meet with God consistently.
2. You need to center your time with the Lord on His Word.
3. You must cultivate the discipline of silence.
4. Pay attention to persistent thoughts or desires.
5. Don’t lose the equity (of your time with God).  Write down (journal what God said and did).
6. Test it.  Watch what God does.

Crawford summed up his message by declaring, “Imagination minus Truth equals Error.”
Make sure you watch his entire message.  It is an honor to have him as my pastor.
And remember to elevate the importance of the Scriptures in your life if you want to hear God’s voice.

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