Through His Audible Voice

“The Lord said (to Elijah), ‘Go out and stand on the mountain.”’(I Kings 19:11, NIV)

Hello! Don’t you wish it was that simple? Don’t you wish that when you were looking for direction, the voice of God would simply say, out loud, “Go and do THIS!”

I do!

Every week, I am privileged to host a Youtube show through Jesus.net, called “Questions and Responses with Pastor Grant.” The number one question I get is, “How do I hear the voice of God?” 

Well, over the next week, I want to share with you the many ways that God’s voice comes to us, because I want you to know God is speaking! Right now! I believe God is speaking to His children every moment of every day and that you can experience His wisdom and guidance in unprecedented ways.

The other day, I was working in my office and my friend Ryan walked in. He started the conversation with the words, “Hey Grant.” I responded “Hey Ryan,” and the conversation carried on from there. 

It was so simple, and it reminded me of a moment in Scripture when God started a conversation with a young boy named Samuel. God had been calling this young boy, but the boy thought it was someone else. When his mentor finally figured out what was happening, this is the direction he gave to this young listener:

“A third time the Lord called, ‘Samuel!’ And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, ‘Here I am; you called me.’ Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, ‘Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’ And the Lord said to Samuel: ‘See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle.’” (1 Samuel 3:8-11, NIV)

Many times we hear God’s voice but we get confused. Or we have trouble believing that God really wants to give us His direction. My question for you today is, “What if it’s HIM?” Be bold in believing today that God is directing you. Be confident that you know His voice and that your first response can be, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.”

Dear Jesus, help us to respond to Your voice today. Direct us with Your wisdom and strength.  We are listening, and we want to do what You are calling us to today. Amen.

My friend, responding to God can bring a miracle into your life TODAY!

You are a miracle!