Jesus made a mysterious and amazing promise that being his followers, we can and should hear the voice of God. We should listen as well as respond whenever he calls. In order to shine when it comes to Discerning the Voice of God, four filters need to be applied.
Number one will always be the Bible in discerning Gods voice. The Bible has every source material which you will need to do so. You have a person you always look up to when you need an example of a person always in conversation with God. An individual will discover that such a person has a very intimate knowledge about the Bible. It will help you translate the invisible, unseen world of God into your physical world.
You are told in Psalm 119.11 that Gods voice is hidden in your heart or upon Gods treasured word to you. This is translated to mean that every time you read from the holy book gives you a chance in obtaining divine raw material. God will use this material to speak to your heart directly. Any time you read invests in you an inner treasure trove.
The Second Filter is that the Bible forms the ultimate litmus test in discerning Gods Voice. This filter is almost similar to the first. This second filter sets an objective stand upon which we are held. As Romans 10:17 says, faith comes from hearing and hearing by the word of Christ. This means that nothing we hear from God will contradict the holy book.
You have often heard a Christian say God has spoken to them on anything ranging from gambling tendencies to the characteristics of poor relationships. You will discover that this is not usually the truth and when someone tells you to do something contradicting the Scriptures wisdom, you ought to presume that is not God speaking.
Filter Number Three points out that a community is the best form of having Gods voice discerned. Paul admonishes in Romans 12:2 that the community and individual should hack to the calling of God. In a verse just before, Paul insists that communities must give their bodies as living forms of sacrifices. In translation, we should discern the will and voice of the most High as a collective community.
We are told in John 10 that Jesus identifies with being the good shepherd and we are his flock of sheep. Although he identifies each sheep by name individually, he moves the whole flock as one big community. Thus, this filter embodies both our individual discernment as well as a community.
Number four literary shouts how important it is for you to show humility. God hates proud people but loves a humble person. A verse constantly appearing all over the Bible tells you so. If you develop the power to hear your God, it will easily translate into pride. It will creep slowly into your heart before you know it. Humility is the acknowledgement that although Gods spoken word will never err, your understanding is not always correct.
Number one will always be the Bible in discerning Gods voice. The Bible has every source material which you will need to do so. You have a person you always look up to when you need an example of a person always in conversation with God. An individual will discover that such a person has a very intimate knowledge about the Bible. It will help you translate the invisible, unseen world of God into your physical world.
You are told in Psalm 119.11 that Gods voice is hidden in your heart or upon Gods treasured word to you. This is translated to mean that every time you read from the holy book gives you a chance in obtaining divine raw material. God will use this material to speak to your heart directly. Any time you read invests in you an inner treasure trove.
The Second Filter is that the Bible forms the ultimate litmus test in discerning Gods Voice. This filter is almost similar to the first. This second filter sets an objective stand upon which we are held. As Romans 10:17 says, faith comes from hearing and hearing by the word of Christ. This means that nothing we hear from God will contradict the holy book.
You have often heard a Christian say God has spoken to them on anything ranging from gambling tendencies to the characteristics of poor relationships. You will discover that this is not usually the truth and when someone tells you to do something contradicting the Scriptures wisdom, you ought to presume that is not God speaking.
Filter Number Three points out that a community is the best form of having Gods voice discerned. Paul admonishes in Romans 12:2 that the community and individual should hack to the calling of God. In a verse just before, Paul insists that communities must give their bodies as living forms of sacrifices. In translation, we should discern the will and voice of the most High as a collective community.
We are told in John 10 that Jesus identifies with being the good shepherd and we are his flock of sheep. Although he identifies each sheep by name individually, he moves the whole flock as one big community. Thus, this filter embodies both our individual discernment as well as a community.
Number four literary shouts how important it is for you to show humility. God hates proud people but loves a humble person. A verse constantly appearing all over the Bible tells you so. If you develop the power to hear your God, it will easily translate into pride. It will creep slowly into your heart before you know it. Humility is the acknowledgement that although Gods spoken word will never err, your understanding is not always correct.
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