What steps can we take to ensure we listen to God's voice today? The Sound that Stopped Israel “to a trumpet blast or a voice that spoke words such that those who heard it begged that no further message be spoken to them.” — Hebrews 12:19 Why the Scene at Sinai Still Speaks - God’s voice is unmistakable, powerful, and holy. - Israel’s reaction shows how easy it is to shrink back instead of lean in. - We are invited to respond differently—drawing near through Christ (Hebrews 12:22-24). Steps for Hearing God’s Voice Today 1. Draw near with reverence • Psalm 95:6-8 — “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” • Begin each day acknowledging His holiness and your need. 2. Saturate your mind with Scripture • Romans 10:17 — “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” • Read, memorize, and meditate; God’s written Word tunes the ear for His spoken prompts. 3. Choose stillness • Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.” • Silence phones, schedules, and inner chatter to notice the gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:12). 4. Pray with expectancy • Jeremiah 33:3 — “Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” • Ask specific questions, then wait and listen rather than rushing on. 5. Obey promptly • James 1:22 — “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” • The more quickly you act on what He says, the clearer His next word becomes (John 7:17). 6. Stay in fellowship • Hebrews 10:25 — meeting with believers sharpens discernment; God often speaks through Spirit-filled brothers and sisters (Proverbs 27:17). 7. Test every impression • 1 John 4:1 — “Test the spirits to see whether they are from God.” • Confirm with Scripture, godly counsel, and the peace of the Spirit (Colossians 3:15). 8. Guard a clean heart • Psalm 24:3-4 — clean hands and a pure heart position us to ascend His hill and hear His voice. • Confess sin quickly; unrepentant habits dull spiritual hearing. Guard Rails from Hebrews 12 - Verse 25: “See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks.” - His voice warns, corrects, and comforts; ignoring it brings discipline (Hebrews 12:6-11). - Let the fear at Sinai move you to a lifestyle of readiness rather than reluctance. Encouragement as You Listen “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” — John 10:27 He still speaks, and He delights to be heard. Tune your ear, take these steps, and follow wherever He leads. |
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