+DEV+ Hearing God

Date: August 11, 2010 11:06 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Hearing God

Hearing God

"He [God] wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears, and I have not drawn back" (Isaiah 50:4b-5a).
Scripture Focus: Romans 10:14-18

The radio station proclaimed that it broadcasts twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Yet, I was listening to it for the first time.

God is available to communicate with us all the time, but how often do we tune in to Him?

If we wait until it is convenient for us, we may never hear His voice. This world will fill every moment with noise. Voices call from all directions, but we must give our attention to the gentle voice of God. If we say He is our Sovereign Lord, our Supreme Ruler, how can we let the din of this world drown out His voice?

It is hurtful to have our words ignored by the ones we love. Yet, the most powerful being in the universe extends love, mercy, grace, and patience while we ignore Him. Turn away from the father of lies, who contends for us daily. Tune in to our loving Creator who pursues us with an everlasting love.

"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ" (Romans 10:17).

Insight: Physical silence can remove the distractions that prevent us from hearing God's voice. Let's set apart a quiet time each day for this purpose.