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When People Say They Hear From God


When Christians say they hear from God, what do they mean? Most Christians when they say the Lord spoke to them don’t mean they actually heard His audible voice; although I believe God does allow us sometimes to hear His voice. Rather, they are saying the Lord has spoken, or communicated with them through their innermost being, allowing them a supernatural understanding of His will. Believers in Jesus Christ receive His Holy Spirit, and His Spirit dwells within our hearts, ever present to lead and guide us according to God’s will for us. The leading of His Holy Spirit in our lives (is) His voice to our spirit. This same Holy Spirit is our leader, our guide, as well as our teacher who directs our path in life according to the will of God.

God did not leave us alone to fend for ourselves. No, He gave us His “love letter,” “His Word" the Bible and He uses this to speak to us. There have been times when I have read a Bible verse and it seems as though it was written just for me for that particular time in my life. You can probably say the same thing. And, then there are those times when in church the pastor’s message touches you in a way unlike you’ve experienced before. These are some of those times when the Holy Spirit is “knocking on your door” so to speak. At times, God will speak to you when you’re doing something wrong, or He will give you confidence about something He wants you to do like praying for a friend or helping someone in need.

As Christians, we want to hear from God. We want to know He is in charge of our lives, and that He loves us enough to be involved in (all) we do. If you have trouble hearing God’s voice pray for the sensitivity of His Holy Spirit so you can be aware of all the ways in which He “speaks.” Always be alert to what He communicates to you, what you hear must agree with what His Word (Bible) says, or else it is not He who is speaking to you. Satan also wants to get your attention. He will attempt to speak to you as well. Remember the purpose of Satan in this world is to; steal, kill and destroy. Satan’s voice only brings trouble in your life, it robs God of His one true love; YOU.

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