Have you ever had a time in your life when you really needed to hear an answer that only God could give you?
I mean friends and parents are always good to get advice from, but sometimes I need an answer that only the Creator of the universe, who knows the beginning from the end, who loves me unconditionally, can give me.
So does God speak to you and me? Do you believe that you can hear His voice? Do you know that He wants to speak to you?
The first time I really had God speak to me, I was in Grade 7 and had made friends with, let’s just say, an unsavoury character. She had a bad reputation and would steal people’s lunch money at break. But she was really nice to me and I guess somehow I thought I could make a positive impact on her life. But her behaviour became worse and I remember sitting in my bed and reading my Bible. I prayed and said, “God, should I still be friends with this girl?” As I looked down and continued reading, I read this verse in the book of 2 Corinthians which says, “Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14)” Well there it was, in black and white, plain as day. I had asked God a question and He answered me.
So how does God speak to us?
- Through the Bible: The most accurate way to hear God speak to us is through the words He has already given us in the Bible. Ask Him a question and then expect Him to speak to you. Keep reading the Bible and you will find the answers you are looking for. If it’s God speaking to you, it will feel like the words are popping out of the page at you.
- Through others: One of the things I love most about attending a Bible-based, Christ-centred church is all the amazing messages I get to hear. If I lean in and expect to receive something, God speaks to me through the sermon. I recently attended Colour Conference in Cape Town and God spoke three different times to me through the messages I heard. I am excited to put them into practice!
Don’t be afraid to speak to God and ask Him what you know only He can answer for you. And then be expectant for Him to answer you! He loves you and longs to speak to you and guide you into the great life He has planned for you.
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