How can we create space to hear God's voice as Ezekiel did? An Invitation to the Plain “ ‘The hand of the LORD was upon me there, and He told me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak with you.” ’ ” (Ezekiel 3:22) Welcoming God’s Hand • God’s initiative comes first; Ezekiel simply receives it. • Expect the Lord to reach toward you; stay spiritually alert (Psalm 25:14; John 10:27). Responding Without Delay • “Get up … go out” – two verbs that call for prompt action. • Obedience opens the next word from heaven (John 14:21). • Delay often drowns out God’s gentle voice (1 Samuel 15:22). Withdrawing from the Noise • “Go out to the plain” – away from the crowd and clamor. • Jesus modeled this rhythm: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place to pray” (Mark 1:35). • Elijah heard the “still, small voice” only after the wind, earthquake, and fire passed (1 Kings 19:11-13). Practicing Stillness • “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). • Silence is not emptiness but attentive expectancy. • Habakkuk stood on his watchtower, waiting to hear (Habakkuk 2:1-2). Anchoring Everything in Scripture • God never contradicts His written Word (Isaiah 8:20). • Immerse yourself daily; the Spirit uses Scripture as the primary channel of communication (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Maintaining a Posture of Humble Submission • Ezekiel falls facedown when God appears (Ezekiel 3:23). • Mary sat at Jesus’ feet, choosing “the better part” (Luke 10:39-42). • Humility invites further revelation (James 4:6). Practical Ways to Make Room Today – Set a fixed time and quiet spot each day—phone off, Bible open. – Take a weekly “plain” walk in nature; speak little, listen much. – Fast periodically from media and unnecessary conversation. – Journal what you sense God highlighting through Scripture. – Share confirmed insights with a mature believer for accountability. Living Ready for the Next Word • Ezekiel left the plain empowered for hard ministry (Ezekiel 3:24-27). • Hearing precedes serving; listening fuels faithful action (John 2:5). Creating space to hear God’s voice is less about technique and more about a heart that rises, withdraws, and waits—just as the prophet did on the plain. |
    |