And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord.
You answered the phone and said “hello”. The person at the other end replied also, “hello”. You immediately realized it was your wife, or your daughter, or your mother, or your friend simply by the sound of his/her voice. You do not have to ask who he/she is. You can identify that voice anytime, anywhere for you know that voice by heart.
Hearing God's voice is something we all long for – but tend to always forget. Yet, it's not hard to do? In fact, God wants you to hear His voice! He doesn't speak to us through a phone or a medium. Hearing the voice of God is as natural as hearing your wife or your bestfriend talk to you. In fact, we can hear Him everyday - not just on Sundays or during special occasions. He speaks to us in the natural moments of life.
Do you want to hear God's voice? Then you must be ready to listen. In his book Knowing God, J. I. Packer says, “God has spoken to man, and the Bible is His Word, given to us to make us wise unto salvation”. So, when was the last time you read the Bible and let your heart listen intently to His Words? Spend some time learning His Words. Spend some time understanding what He wants us to do in our lives and for the live of others.
Are you hearing His voice right now? Don't let your final answer be the wrong one. Know and identify His voice anytime, anywhere. Know His voice by heart and live your life believing in that voice.
Almighty Father, Your voice we desire for our lives above any other desires. Direct our paths as we constantly listen to Your message. May we be quick to obey and be ready to share it so that others may also hear and understand Your voice. It is our desire to do Your will, Oh my God; Your voice, Your will and Your commandments is within our hearts.
“Let me hear Your voice, speaking to me tenderly
Let me heed Your will, and follow You lovingly.”
Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You.
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