How to Discern the Voice of God
“What does the voice of God sound like?” my father was once asked. He facetiously replied, “I have often found that God’s voice sounds much like my wife’s voice!”
God speaks in diverse ways. Sometimes it’s in spectacular fashion and other times it occurs through ordinary experiences. When people consider God’s voice, they often think of words spoken audibly. In the Bible, God did speak audibly to people, but He also communicated through angels, a burning bush, dreams, visions, donkeys, prophets, preachers, visions, as well as many other ways. The key was never how God spoke, but that He spoke.
It is utterly astounding that almighty God, who spoke an entire universe into existence, would choose to speak to His creatures. Incredibly, God wants to share His thoughts and intentions with you. God’s word brings life and sets people free. Sadly, many people have never learned to recognize God’s voice. In a world filled with a cacophony of voices, it’s crucial to be able to discern God’s voice from other voices. This subject is crucial if you are to experience all that God intends for you.
Go back to that first question. “What does the voice of God sound like?” It sounds, first and foremost, exactly like what He has already said through the Bible!
In this study, we’re going to ask six questions, and with these questions we can learn to separate what God is saying to us from the voices in the world calling for our attention.
Richard Blackaby
Richard is a co-author of the popular study, Experiencing God. He is the president of Blackaby Ministries International and travels the world helping people to experience God and to recognize His voice.
How to Discern the Voice of God
Seek God. God speaks to us in several ways, primarily through Scripture. The Bible gives us guidance so that, when we seek God, we can know it is Him who is revealing His will to us.
Session 1 Does It Agree with the Bible? Genesis 3:1-6
Session 2 Does It Bring Conviction? Acts 2:36-41
Session 3 Does It Call You to Trust God? Hebrews 11:1-6,13-16
Session 4 Does It Align with God’s Character? Exodus 34:1-9
Session 5 Does It Honor God? John 17:1-9
Session 6 Does It Lead You to Be More Like Jesus? Colossians 3:1-14
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Does It Agree with the Bible?
Question 1:
What’s the most interesting scam you’ve heard about?
THE POINT
The voice of God never contradicts the Bible.
THE BIBLE MEETS LIFE
My mother recently received a disturbing phone call. The person said, “Grandma! I’m so glad you answered!” He identified himself as Mike, her oldest grandson. He said he had been in a car accident in which the other driver was injured. The police had arrested him and taken him to jail. He needed her to send money so he could be released on bail.
My mother loves her grandson, but something didn’t seem right. She told the caller he didn’t sound like her grandson. After all, she had known Mike all his life. He had even lived at her house for a time when he first moved to her city. The caller insisted that he was her grandson and surely she didn’t want him to spend a night in jail. He began to cry and plead with her to help him. Yet my mother knew her grandson’s voice, and this wasn’t it. She hung up.
The world is filled with false and deceptive voices today, and many of them even claim to speak for God. The Bible shows us how we can distinguish between what’s valid and what’s not.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?
Genesis 3:1
1 Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the wild animals that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You can’t eat from any tree in the garden’?”
The first two chapters of Genesis present a breathtaking account of creation and the paradise in which the first couple, Adam and Eve, lived. God provided them with everything necessary to enjoy abundant, joyful, eternal life. As creatures of dust, God breathed life into them and gave them a luxurious garden in which to live and enjoy a close fellowship with their Creator.
The opening verse of chapter 3, however, jars the reader with the fact that there is a snake in paradise! God had declared that every creature He made was “good” (Gen. 1:25). Yet, there is more to this serpent than meets the eye. It is called “the most cunning of all the wild animals.” Biblically, cunning is a trait can be used for good or evil (Prov. 12:23). Though Genesis doesn’t identify the serpent as being inhabited by the devil, Scripture later identifies the serpent with Satan (Rev. 20:2).
Many sincere Christians worry that they might not be able to discern the difference between Satan’s voice and God’s voice. They fear that Satan might deceive them into doing something that brings them or others harm. However, both God and the devil speak in ways that are consistent with their nature. If you pay close attention, Satan will give himself away.
Question 2:
What are some ways our culture attempts to undermine the authority of the Bible?
The serpent addressed Eve, but when he said “you,” he uses the plural each time. This probably indicates that Adam was present also, hearing what the serpent said. (Gen. 3:6 also mentions that Adam was with her.) Satan is the father of lies and a master deceiver (John 8:44). In his temptation of Eve, he subtly lured her to her ruin.
- Satan questions God’s words. “Did God really say?” Rather than challenging God’s words outright from the outset, he began by raising doubt. Any time someone says something that causes you to doubt God’s instructions, you can be certain it is not God who is speaking!
- Satan misrepresents God’s words. The serpent asked, “Did God really say, ‘You can’t eat from any tree in the garden’?” This was a gross misrepresentation of what God had said. In fact, God declared that Adam and Eve were “free” to eat from “any” tree in the garden, except one (Gen. 2:16-17). God laid an entire paradise before them and told them to freely help themselves to as much as they wanted.
- Satan maligns God’s character. Satan implied that God was withholding what was good from Adam and Eve. This certainly is one of Satan’s favorite deceptions. Rather than pointing out the vast forest of trees from which they could eat, Satan focused solely on the single tree that was forbidden.
One of Satan’s most dangerous weapons is his ability to distort the Bible. God’s Word is good and it brings life (Ps. 119:50; John 6:63). But Satan is masterful at painting God’s Word in the most unattractive light possible. Rather than focusing on the freedom that God’s commands bring, Satan will highlight what God’s Word forbids.
God never speaks in a manner that contradicts a word He has previously spoken. God never communicates in a way that misrepresents His character or His standards. Satan, on the other hand, does so continuously.
Genesis 3:2-3
2 The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit from the trees in the garden. 3 But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, ‘You must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.’ ”
Eve responded to the serpent’s misrepresentation of God’s instructions with her own distortion. She acknowledged correctly that God had welcomed them to eat the fruit of the trees, but then she added, “But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, ‘You must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.’ ” Satan had sought to take away from God’s words by claiming Eve couldn’t eat from any of the trees. This was blatantly untrue, but Eve committed a similar error, by adding to God’s command. She added that God forbade them from touching the fruit. But this was not so. Eve also lessened God’s words. She omitted the words “free” and “any” from God’s command. God had extended the maximum freedom possible, yet Eve’s statement lessened God’s generosity. When Eve left out the significant words “any” and “free,” she failed to acknowledge God’s gracious and abundant provision.
DID GOD REALLY SAY THAT?
People often mistake common expressions for God’s Word. Consider the statements below and circle those that come from the Bible. Using a concordance (or a search engine on your phone), find and notate the Bible references for the ones that are Scripture.
God helps those who help themselves.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Early to bed. Early to rise.
Makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Go up, you baldhead!
God never puts more on us than we can bear.
“The Bible is the voice of God in print.”
Eve either didn’t know the truth of God’s words, or, in conversing with a mocker of God, she was led to exaggerate the harshness of God’s commands. Or perhaps she and Adam had determined that the best way not to eat the forbidden fruit was to never touch it. Maybe Adam and Eve had made their own rule. Perhaps they agreed not to touch the tree as a safeguard, helping them to maintain a distance from what was prohibited. Whichever was the case, the addition made God’s prohibition sound severe.
Often people with the best of intentions will add restrictions to the Christian life that God never commanded. Following your own personal disciplines and convictions can be helpful in maintaining your walk with Christ and in growing closer to Him. But it’s never right to make those guidelines equal to the Bible, and it’s never right to demand others follow those same guidelines as though they were a part of God’s Word. People tend to produce religions that are far more oppressive than what God established!
Question 3:
What are some ways you’ve heard people misinterpret or alter God’s Word?
Genesis 3:4-6
4 “No! You will certainly not die,” the serpent said to the woman. 5 “In fact, God knows that when you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” 6 The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
The longer Eve talked with the serpent, the more audacious his challenges to God’s instructions became.
- Satan minimizes the consequences of sin. “No! You will certainly not die” (v. 4). Why do people commit adultery, even though it will destroy their marriage, ruin their reputation, deeply harm their children, dishonor God’s holy name, cost them their finances, and possibly their job? Because they believe Satan’s lies that they will not suffer such consequences.
- Satan insinuates that God withholds good. Satan tried to portray God as miserly and cruel because God had one rule in all of paradise. The world bombards people today with an onslaught of advertisements trying to convince people that their life cannot be fulfilling unless they have something that God calls sin.
- Satan tempts with wisdom and the promise of becoming like God. Imagine how ludicrous it was for a creature, only recently clay, now believing she could become like her Creator. While this appears ridiculous to us as we read Eve’s story, people succumb to this temptation all the time. Knowledge is a seductive thing. It fosters pride. It makes people think they no longer need God.
Eve wasn’t alone. Adam was right there with her. “She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it” (v. 6). Sadly, Adam knowingly disobeyed. Whether one sins through ignorance, deception, or overt disobedience, it’s still sin.
Question 4:
Why are people so prone to fall for Satan’s traps?
We must learn to recognize the voice of God. Remember, He will never call us to do something that is contrary to Scripture. Let’s know His Word and stay true to it.
Question 5:
How does our group help one another avoid Satan’s traps and stay true to God’s Word?
LIVE IT OUT
The voice of God never contradicts the Bible. How will you live out the truth in this study? Choose one of the following applications:
- Evaluate. List the most common ways the world rejects God’s Word today. Consider why people choose to reject God and His Word in these ways.
- List. Write down some decisions you need to make and note the different “voices” that are advising you how to decide. Consider if those voices line up with God’s Word. Pray for wisdom and discernment to do that which does not go against God’s commands recorded in Scripture.
- Study. Develop a plan of Bible study for the next twelve months where you will intentionally learn God’s Word better. Identify books and Bible studies you can do that will deepen your understanding of God’s Word.
When we know someone well enough, we’ll recognize their voice and won’t be led astray. That’s why we want to keep growing in our knowledge of God and His Word.
Teacher Notes:
“What does the voice of God sound like?”
My father said, “I have often found that God’s
voice sounds much like my wife’s voice!”
God speaks in diverse ways. Sometimes it’s in
spectacular fashion and other times it occurs through ordinary experiences.
When people consider God’s voice, they often think of words spoken audibly. In
the Bible, God did speak audibly to people, but He also communicated through angels,
a burning bush,
dreams,
visions,
donkeys,
prophets, preachers, visions, as well as many other ways. The key was
never how God spoke, but that He spoke.
The Almighty God, who spoke an entire universe
into existence, chooses to speak to His creatures – Incredible!
God wants to share His thoughts and His intentions
with you. God’s word brings life and sets people free. Sadly, many people have
never learned to recognize God’s voice. In a world filled with so many voices,
it’s crucial to be able to discern God’s voice from other voices.
Does it Agree with the Bible?
“The Bible is the voice of God in print.”
TONY EVANS
The voice of God never contradicts the Bible.
The first two chapters of Genesis present a
breathtaking account of creation and the paradise in which the first couple,
Adam and Eve, lived. God provided them with everything necessary to enjoy
abundant, joyful, eternal life. As creatures of dust, God breathed life into
them and gave them a luxurious garden in which to live and enjoy a close
fellowship with their Creator.
Genesis 3:1
Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the
wild animals that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You can’t eat from any tree in the
garden’?”
The first verse jars the reader with the fact
that there is a snake in paradise! God had declared that every creature He made
was “good” (Gen. 1:25). Yet, there is more to this serpent than meets the eye.
It is called “the most cunning of all the wild animals.” Though Genesis doesn’t
identify the serpent as being inhabited by the devil, Scripture later
identifies the serpent with Satan (Rev. 20:2).
Don’t question God’s Word.
Satan was the first to question God’s word.
“Did God really say?” he began by raising doubt.
Many Christians worry that they might not be
able to discern the difference between Satan’s voice and God’s voice. Both God
and the devil speak in ways that are consistent with their nature. If you pay
close attention, Satan will give himself away.
What can potentially motivate us to question
God’s word?
Any time someone says something that causes you to
doubt God’s instructions, you can be certain it is not God who is speaking!
What are some specific ways our culture
questions the Bible?
Why were they hanging out at the very tree God said
not to eat from anyway?
There were two trees – both in the middle of the
garden
Thoughts:
The tempter was familiar with the command God had given concerning eating fruit from the
trees. How he knew we are not told.
Satan maligns God’s character. Satan implied that God was withholding what
was good from Adam and Eve. This certainly is one of Satan’s favorite
deceptions. Rather than pointing out the vast forest of trees from which they
could eat, Satan focused solely on the single tree that was forbidden.
One of Satan’s most dangerous weapons is his
ability to distort the Bible. Rather than
focusing on the freedom that God’s commands bring, Satan will highlight what
God’s Word forbids.
God never speaks in a manner that contradicts a
word He has previously spoken. God never communicates in a way that
misrepresents His character or His standards. Satan, on the other hand, does so
continuously.
We need to know what God has said to be able to
discern what others say.
Genesis 3:2-3
The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the
fruit from the trees in the garden. But about the fruit of the tree in the
middle of the garden, God said, ‘You must not eat it or touch it, or you will
die.’”
Don’t alter God’s Word.
The serpent was the first to alter
God’s word “You
can’t eat from any tree in the garden’?”
But what does the woman do?
“We may eat the fruit from the trees in the garden.
But about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God said, ‘You
must not eat it or touch it, or you will die.’”
Eve also lessened God’s words. She omitted the
words “free” and “any” from God’s command. God had extended the maximum freedom
possible, yet Eve’s statement lessened God’s generosity. When Eve left out the
significant words “any” and “free,” she failed to acknowledge God’s gracious
and abundant provision.
Why was her response also inappropriate?
God gave these
instructions to the man before the woman was created. So, was the man the original source of Eve’s
addition, or did the woman add these words on her own?
What are some ways you’ve heard people
misinterpret or alter God’s Word?
Often people with the best of intentions will
add restrictions to the Christian life that God never commanded. Following your
own personal disciplines and convictions can be helpful in maintaining your
walk with Christ and in growing closer to Him. But it’s never right to make
those guidelines equal to the Bible, and it’s never right to demand others
follow those same guidelines as though they were a part of God’s Word. People
tend to produce religions that are far more oppressive than what God
established!
What are some reasons why people are often
tempted to change or adapt what God has said?
Thoughts:
No matter who was responsible, and no matter
that the prohibition was made stronger by the additional phrase, it was not
true to what God had said. Adding more to
God’s Word is no better than taking away from God’s Word (Rev. 22:18-19; words specific to the book of
Revelation but appropriate as a conclusion to the whole of Scripture). He is
fully able of speaking for Himself and saying what He intends as His holy instruction.
Centuries later, this same issue would surface
as part of the tension between Jesus and the self-righteous among the Pharisees
who insisted on adherence to the oral tradition that had been added to what was
written in the law (for example, see Mark 7:1-13 concerning traditions over
truth in caring for one’s parents; or Luke 6:1-11 concerning the observance of
the sabbath).
How can mere mortals think they have the
authority or the insight to add — or detract — from what God has said? Yet, it
continues to happen. Even in Bible study groups we may tend to give our opinion
to what a text says rather than do the hard work necessary to gain clarity of
understanding what the Lord is making known.
Believers need to know God’s Word to avoid
falling into the trap of either intentionally or inadvertently altering what it
says.
Genesis 3:4-6
“No! You will certainly not die,” the serpent
said to the woman. “In fact, God knows that when you eat it your eyes will be
opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” The woman saw that the
tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for
obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some
to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
Don’t contradict God’s Word.
The serpent was the first to question, alter, and contradict
God’s word “No! You will certainly
not die,”
How does human reasoning lead some people to
contradict God’s Word?
Why are people so prone to fall for Satan’s
traps?
We must learn to recognize the voice of God.
Remember, He will never call us to do something that is contrary to Scripture.
Let’s know His Word and stay true to it.
What are some current examples in our culture
that are contradictions of God’s Word?
The serpent was the first to question, alter, and
contradict God’s word – he distorts
the substance of the message itself and minimizing the consequences of
violating it.
Thoughts:
Eating of the fruit from the forbidden tree
would make the man and woman godlike beings with greater knowledge of good and
evil; thus, the implication being, they would be better equipped to discern the
difference between the two, as well as putting the man and woman—the
creatures—at a level on par with God—the Creator. In some sense, the tempter’s
claims would be true as verse 7 indicates. However, they would only be
half-truths that resulted in loss rather than the gains the tempter promised
and the woman expected.
“The subtle hint behind the tempter’s statement
was that the relationship with God would not really be damaged, for people who
had broader moral experiences could have a better relationship with God. It was
such a beautiful temptation. The idea was so plausible. The only trouble was
that it was not true.” 3 The tempter was being true to himself—he is a
consummate liar who misleads! Jesus noted of the devil that he is a liar by
nature and the father of lies (John 8:44). First Peter would change the imagery
from serpent to lion in describing “your adversary the devil, as a roaring
lion, [who] walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8).
The steps to the woman’s disobedience have been
well-documented and are all too familiar to all of us who have made similar
choices to disregard the Word from the Lord. She turned inward rather than face
Godward. First, she was moved by an attitude of self-indulgence. She saw that
the tree was good for food. Apparently, to her the tree looked like the other
trees in the garden that were a good food source. In that sense, she took what
God had set aside for His unique purpose (thus, making it holy unto Him) and
made it common or ordinary (which is what it means to be unholy).
The next step focused on self-gratification.
She saw the tree was pleasant to the eyes. Pleasant denotes “desire, the
longings of one’s heart”; thus, lust and covetousness. She was drawn to the
tree by her senses not by the spirit of what was right. Other translations
include “delightful to look at” (CSB), “a delight to the eyes” (ESV), and
“pleasing to the eye” (NIV). An attraction to the good and beautiful is normal,
but such becomes inappropriate when those things or people become objects for
satisfying our own pleasure in contradiction to the intent of God.
The third step came from her desire for
self-edification. The woman saw a tree to be desired to make one wise. Wise
refers to the ability to be “prudent, insightful, intelligent.” The woman
failed to see she already possessed such attributes having been created in
God’s image (Gen. 1:27). Nevertheless, she became enslaved by her aspiration
and desire to be something even more than she was, even if attaining it meant
blatantly disobeying God. She saw her rights as superior to God’s
righteousness. She deceived herself into thinking that she knew what was in her
best interest more than God did. She was not satisfied with having been made in
the image of God; she wanted to be a god! And by listening to the tempter over
the Lord God, she thought she could become just that.
“The sin of Adam and Eve is their attempt to
escape [human] limitation, to decide for themselves what is right and wrong, to
be their own masters and shapers of their own future, to be their own gods . .
. . She and her husband wish to slip the limitations of creaturehood and
dependence on the Lord in order to be autonomous, self-ruled, independent
selves—a goal that is also highly prized in our day.” 4 Therefore, she took of
the fruit thereof, and did eat. In that act, she succumbed to the temptation,
accepted a contradiction of God’s Word as truth, rebelled against the Lord God,
removed Him from the throne of her life, and established herself as the
authority.
The story is told from the perspective of the
woman. However, we need to avoid faulting the woman and exonerating the man.
According to verse 6, he was present with her. Nothing indicates he sought to intervene
in any way. At least it took the shrewd action of the serpent to deceive her.
It only took the simple act of the woman giving the fruit to her husband for
him to give in to the temptation. Therefore, without any indication of
resistance or questions, he did eat. He too acted in contradiction to what God
had said.
Each individual is accountable for how he or
she responds to God’s Word.
What is each person’s individual responsibility
toward God’s Word?
Conclusion
The voice of God never contradicts the Bible.
When we know someone well enough, we’ll
recognize their voice and won’t be led astray. That’s why we must keep growing
in our knowledge of God and His Word.
Setting:
According to Genesis 2:8, the Lord took the man He had created (Gen. 1:27; 2:7)
and put him in a garden He had designed and prepared. In our common use, Eden,
a word that means “delight” or “pleasant,” has become the name of the garden.
Eden refers to the region where the garden was located. “The Lord God planted a
garden eastward in Eden” (2:8). The exact location of Eden is unknown. What we
do know is that it was a bountiful place, aesthetically pleasing, and
represented the Lord’s gracious provision for this one who was the crown of His
creation (v. 9).
God gave His permission for the man to enjoy
the full benefits of the garden. The man was permitted to eat of the fruit from
every tree of the garden (v. 16). However, the garden was more than a vacation
paradise where the man spent his days lounging in the shade drinking fresh
juice and eating delectable fruit he pulled from the fruit-filled trees within
his reach. The garden needed care; hence, the man was assigned the
responsibility to work it and take care of it (v. 15). From the beginning, God
intended for human beings to engage in productive and beneficial work as a way
of honoring and serving Him.
The broad permissiveness of Genesis 2:16 (“Of
every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat”) is to be understood in light
of the accompanying prohibition given in verse 17 (“But of the tree of the
knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it”). Freedom is to be
exercised within certain parameters for it to be fully appreciated and
maximized. As our world history has demonstrated, absolute freedom can be
chaotic and has the potential for harm and destruction of the greater good.
In Genesis 2:9 we are told that two special trees
were in the middle of the garden; “the tree of life” and “the tree of knowledge
of good and evil.” Some ancients
understood the first tree to confer life and the second to confer wisdom.
Actually, no explicit definition is given for either tree. Clearly, the Lord
commanded the man to avoid “the tree of knowledge of good and evil,” but He did
not explicitly say why. God is not required to explain His commands or to give
reasons for His prohibitions. The man’s relationship to God — as ours — was not
to be based on knowing why God does what He does or having the capacity to
understand His actions, but on obedience and trust of Him as sovereign Lord.
The prohibition in 2:17 came with a warning. “for
on the day you eat from it, you will certainly die.” While death certainly can
be understood in physical terms, perhaps the death in this passage may best be
understood in a spiritual sense. That certainly would be the most serious
consequence of disobedience. Clyde T. Francisco notes that “2:17b may be read,
‘In the day that you eat of it, you shall proceed to die.’ The process of
spiritual death began when they sinned, in their alienation from God, the
source of all life.”
Thus, the stage is set for the story of the man
and woman’s confrontation with evil, their decision to disregard the
prohibition of the Lord, and the consequences that came with that choice. We
are not told the origin of evil or of the tempter. We do know the sin that
resulted was not natural to the man and woman but came from an external evil
source under whose influence the man and woman defied God’s word.
Throughout this study, the phrase “voice of God”
will be used often instead of the word “Bible,” which refers to the specific collection of
sacred books, or Scripture, which denotes sacred writings.
God speaks in many ways. He speaks through the
inner work of the Holy Spirit, but He also speaks through events and through
the counsel and testimony of other believers. In addition, we hear God speak,
or discern “the voice of God,” through Holy Scripture that has been inspired,
preserved, and collected under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and is available
to us in the Bible. My intention is not to dismiss the idea that God may speak
to a person in an audible voice, but such is rare. Neither should we regard an
audible voice to be superior communication to that which comes through the Holy
Spirit and the Bible as God’s Word.
Seeking God's Will
1 John 5:14-15
We are blessed that our Almighty Father is
willing to make His way known to us. He wants to reveal exactly what to do in
every situation. In fact, He promises this: “I will instruct you and teach you
in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you” (Ps.
32:8).
How do we discern God’s will at each crossroad
of life.
The first step is to make sure that we have
repented of all sin. Listening to God while holding onto iniquity in our heart
is like using a foggy and unreadable compass. After confessing and repenting,
we can ask for our direction.
Next, we should read Scripture regularly with a
seeking, open heart. The Bible is like a lamp on a dark path (Ps. 119:105). The
last step involves God’s indwelling Holy Spirit — the wonderful gift that the
heavenly Father has given each of His children. The Spirit provides truth and
guidance as we read the Word and pray. We should listen patiently for His
leading, which is often communicated quietly to our hearts as we spend time
with Him.
When asking the Lord to reveal His will, we
shouldn’t expect instant answers. The discipline of waiting builds character,
and besides, rushing the process may lead to a path that misses God’s best.
Take the time to seek Gods’ plan for your life, remembering He'll provide all
you need to follow Him.
Charles Stanley Devotions
