Over and over again in the Bible we have seen that God is always talking, the question is; are you hearing?
Even to those we say had fallen, He was still speaking, Adam and Eve when they disobeyed, Cain when he killed his brother. For you a child of God that has the mind of Christ, why aren’t you hearing Him speak.
Could it be because you are hearing other voices instead? There are many Voices that talk to us; Voice of your conscience,Voice of your memory, Voice of your heart, Voice of your culture, Voice of the Spirit.
Hearing the dictionary says is to perceive sounds..
Perceive is become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand…..to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses:…..to know (absolutely)
Romans 10:17
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
It comes by hearing…..the ear is a womb…are you hearing/perceiving..to know absolutely what the word is telling you?
We all know the story of our dearest mother Eve. She dared to hear what the serpent was telling her thereby corrupting the knowledge she already had hence the consequences that followed. Do not allow the knowledge you have of the word be corrupted by any other voice. The Bible says that if there be any man that preaches to you another gospel than that which you have heard, let them be accursed (Galatians 1:8-9)
Genesis 3:11-14
And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?¹²And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.¹³And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.¹⁴And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:
Notice how God has a conversation with Adam and Eve but never got in a conversation with the serpent, He simply cursed it. That is the attitude every believer should have. Do not give the devil a footstool.
Child of God what is that voice you are listening to? Are you like the Israelites that listened to the voice of culture?
Culture tells us that the battle is for the strong or are you David that listened to the voice of the Spirit. He knew that he and God were the majority. It was not about the strength or physique of someone, it was about the God that is backing you up.
1 Samuel 17:46-47
This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.⁴⁷And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’S, and he will give you into our hands.
The voice of God is the only voice you should listen to. David knew that he knew that God was able to deliver his enemies to him. (Psalms 18:39-41.)
Mark 5:35-36
While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?³⁶As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
Jesus ignored the report of Jairus’ daughters death. The Bible says as soon as He (Jesus) heard this report, He encouraged Jairus to believe because Jesus knew that He was the resurrection and life. Darkness (death) could not comprehend Him who was the light. (John 1:5)
When there is a bad report presented to you, the Bible says think only on the good report…what does the Bible say about your situation?
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
So you got a child out of wedlock and the voice of your conscience says you’re unworthy. Guess what..the voice of truth says you are His righteousness, come back to that place where He met you. His opinion is all that matters.
You’ve done a couple of business’ and they seem to not work out and you’re saying to yourself that maybe that’s not cut out for you…listen to the voice of truth that says He will bless the work of your hands and He will multiply you.
Prophetic Utterance:
Psalms 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Guiding text:
Matthew 13:15
For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Matthew 13:16
But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
Revelation 3:22
Let He that has an ear, hear what the spirit is saying to the church.