How do you hear the Voice of God?

[Ta-An]

Did you like Sameul and Saul have an "Introduction" to His voice.... hearing His voice and had to learn that it was God?

Or do you hear Him like Philip .... and just react to His still small voice...
Or are you like Ananias...: "Yes, Lord" when He speaks...



Are there any other ways how you hear His voice?

Or is there just a quickening in you spirit when you read the Bible




What other examples are there in the Bible explaining how God speaks to people??

[keck553]

God doesn't need a tongue, a voice box and a windpipe to speak.

I hear His voice through His Word.

[glad4mercy]

I heard the voice of God for the first time as a child, and it was through the example of my parents and the teaching of the Gospel by wonderful teachers in my church and others. I heard God as a still small voice in my heart drawing me to Him.

When I became a teenager and up to early adulthood, I horribly backslid. I fell so far that I could not imagine God ever wanting me. Nevertheless, I often heard God's voice during those backslidden years as God tried to bring me back into fellowship with Him, but I kind of just pushed Him away. In August of 1988, I fell into a deep spiritual terror and I called on the Lord to help me. It was at that time that Gods voice rang loud and clear. He delivered me from the danger that was then present, but He told me if I did not come to Him I would not be fully or finally delivered. I surrendered to Him and it was like the lights came on. I saw everything clearly. I saw who I was, I saw my sinfullness, I saw how I had hurt God and the people around me, but I also saw a loving God who delights in mercy, and that was ready to pardon and forgive me without reservation. It was at that point that God changed my heart.

Since that time I hear God's voice when I read the Bible, when I pray, during times of worship, and in church services. Often when I pray, I not only pray by speaking to God, but before and/or afterwards I take the time to just quietly sit in His presence and listen for Him to speak. I often pray the words " Speak Lord for your servant is listening. I also pray this right before I go to bed, and sometimes God communicates with me as I drift off to sleep. It is good when the last things you think about before you go to sleep are things of God.

I believe that everytime we read the Bible God is speaking to us, the real issue is are we listening or not.

[RollTide21]

Rarely is there a time where I "hear" the Voice of God. What I mean is, there are not often times where, in a specific circumstance, I receive a Word from God that is out of the ordinary. When this does happen, it is either during a moment of sincere...sometimes desperate...prayer, during Worship, or during Scripture reading. These specific instances, in my experience, have always served a particular purpose...either in instruction or just to give strength or comfort.

Mainly, I am sort of led by a constant longing to be at peace with my conscience...which is in tuned to the Holy Spirit. In my heart, I want to be in fellowship with Christ. When I am in close communion with Christ on a regular basis, I find that I don't have the desire to do things that would dishonor Christ. I am kinder and more patient. I have much more self control against anger. I tend to see non-believers with pity rather than scorn. I am drawn to things that glorify God and turned away from actions that bring shame to Him.

[episkopos]

I hear from God through my inner ear! It comes as a thought that has authority. So it is in the mind.

Also through His word by that quickening once again. And again through other brothers/sisters through that quickening.

That is beside the various dreams and visitations that are less frequent.

[Adrianne]

Since that time I hear God's voice when I read the Bible, when I pray, during times of worship, and in church services. Often when I pray, I not only pray by speaking to God, but before and/or afterwards I take the time to just quietly sit in His presence and listen for Him to speak. I often pray the words " Speak Lord for your servant is listening. I also pray this right before I go to bed, and sometimes God communicates with me as I drift off to sleep. It is good when the last things you think about before you go to sleep are things of God. I believe that every time we read the Bible God is speaking to us, the real issue is are we listening or not.

What a beautiful testimony of the love and persistence of God.
Did you know that out of all the books in the Library of Congress,
that the bible is the only book listed as the "Living" word?
That's because we serve a God that's not carved out of wood
or stone, nor made by the hands of man. We serve the one
true Living God. When He speaks to us through His word, the
Holy Spirit enlightens the scripture we are reading and speaks
directly to our spiritual ears.

Like you, I also don't have to always speak a prayer with my mouth.
There's a time for that. While listening to soft, instrumental music
that gives God praise are the times that God does all the talking
and I do all the listening. Man, does He have a lot to say. Whew!

How do I know it's God speaking and not myself, a demon, or satan?
Well, I had to practice listening for God's voice. I started by writing a
question, focus my attention on a scene with Jesus and I doing
something such as I'm sitting at His feet on the side of a beautiful
grassy hill and He's giving me a one-on-one lesson. Choose
whatever scene you like. The 2 of us walking along the sea of
Galilee is another one of my favorites.

Anyway, what I noticed is that God does not speak to me out of my
train of thought. It will come totally out of left field. Ever had those
days where you say "where did that thought come from?". Well, that's
God speaking to us also known as quickening.

He's talking all the time, but we simply have not trained ourselves to
hear Him. While focusing on Jesus, I will start writing down whatever
I am feeling at the moment and why I want an answer to my question,
and then something remarkable happens. The Holy Spirit takes over my
writing and the solution is provided right there in black and white.

I can tell that it's Him because there's a calm and something very
soothing about the thoughts He brings to my attention. The words
He speak are always, loving, encouraging, and for my correction when
necessary. I don't like that last part because some things are not what
I want to hear.

The best part is that I walk away with the answer during my quiet time with
the Lord. My journal is like a diary of one-on-one conversations with
God. I don't journal everyday because I'm at a point when I recognize
Him speaking outside of my journal and it's just like glad4mercy says:
I hear Him when I read the bible, pray, during worship, at church, and
when I'm not saying anything at all. It's truly amazing. I encourage
everyone to make daily time to develop your spirit so you can have
the type of relationship you long for with our Father.

Many blessings!

[RollTide21]

I believe that everytime we read the Bible God is speaking to us, the real issue is are we listening or not.

An interesting thought. I don't believe that God always has a CURRENT Word for us in Scripture that we are reading, but...He MIGHT have a Word for us and we should open our hearts in expectation that He will have a Word for us. Also, MOST importantly, what we are reading and storing now could serve as a Word some time in the future.

The way I look at Scripture is this:

First, we cannot draw close to God without seeking His Face. How do we seek Him? Through prayer and worship, obviously...but also in seeking His instruction and wisdom through Scripture. If we neglect to search for Him in the Bible, we are missing out on His revelation to us in the Bible. Life brings us all manner of situations. If we aren't spending regular time in the Bible, we are denying God the ability to give us His Word in that medium. It's crucial for growth in Christ.

[Beckrl]

God speaks through the Holy Spirit that leads us into all truths.

[glad4mercy]

Thank you for the beautiful post!

What a beautiful testimony of the love and persistence of God.

The love and persistence of God in my life is utterly amazing. It is impossible to describe with words.

The art of taking the time to listen to God is the most precious thing we can learn to do. The very best definition of "wisdom" is to incline your ears to the voice of God, and then follow His voice. Jesus said "My sheep listen to my voice, I know them, and they follow me..." ( John 10:27)

How to tell if the voice you hear is God, yourself, or satan? Only one way, we must test it by the Word of God. Jesus said
"a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers ( John 10:5)
One thing we need to always remember when discerning the voice of God is that the only truly trustworthy way to test a spirit or an inspiration is to test it in the light of the Word of God.

I hear Him when I read the bible, pray, during worship, at church, and
when I'm not saying anything at all.

Isnt it wonderful!

God Bless you.

[glad4mercy]

Also, MOST importantly, what we are reading and storing now could serve as a Word some time in the future.

this is partly what I had in mind when I said God is speaking to us every time we read the Bible, if we will listen. Sometimes we will receive a direct message that applies to our current situation. Other times, God is planting seeds in our hearts that change our lives, change us internally, and come to the surface at a later time when we need them, whether for ourselves, or when giving a Word to someone else.

God bless.

[rejoice44]

Did you like Sameul and Saul have an "Introduction" to His voice.... hearing His voice and had to learn that it was God?

Or do you hear Him like Philip .... and just react to His still small voice...
Or are you like Ananias...: "Yes, Lord" when He speaks...



Are there any other ways how you hear His voice?

Or is there just a quickening in you spirit when you read the Bible


What other examples are there in the Bible explaining how God speaks to people??

Exodus 33:19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

I had this happen when I first was saved.

[VerticalReality]

God speaks to me all the time through His word, through thoughts, impressions, desires, a "knowing" that I have no business knowing given my own intellect, etc.

[Amos_with_goats]

I hear from God through my inner ear! It comes as a thought that has authority. So it is in the mind.

Also through His word by that quickening once again. And again through other brothers/sisters through that quickening.

That is beside the various dreams and visitations that are less frequent.

He took my answer...

... no, wait... it is not MY answer...

Oh, well... if I had answered.... it might have looked like this.

[Ta-An]

God doesn't need a tongue, a voice box and a windpipe to speak.

I hear His voice through His Word.

So in your quiet time , when you read The Word

I heard the voice of God for the first time as a child, and it was through the example of my parents and the teaching of the Gospel by wonderful teachers in my church and others. I heard God as a still small voice in my heart drawing me to Him.

I hear God's voice when I read the Bible, when I pray, during times of worship, and in church services. Often when I pray, I not only pray by speaking to God, but before and/or afterwards I take the time to just quietly sit in His presence and listen for Him to speak. I often pray the words " Speak Lord for your servant is listening. I also pray this right before I go to bed, and sometimes God communicates with me as I drift off to sleep. It is good when the last things you think about before you go to sleep are things of God.

I believe that everytime we read the Bible God is speaking to us, the real issue is are we listening or not.

So you have to listen, and take time out to hear Him

a constant longing to be at peace with my conscience...which is in tuned to the Holy Spirit. In my heart, I want to be in fellowship with Christ.

Fellowship with God, thus to know Him.

I hear from God through my inner ear!It comes as a thought that has authority. So it is in the mind.

Also through His word by that quickening once again. And again through other brothers/sisters through that quickening.

That is beside the various dreams and visitations that are less frequent.

Listen for His voice, Read His Word, Visions and visitations

Well, I had to practice listening for God's voice.

Amen

,seeking His Face,,,spending regular time in the Bible,

Yes, only when we walk with Hi, He'll talk to us,,, yet there are examples where He spoke through the example of others,,, Rahab knew about the God of Israel through the witness of others , but when she was put to the test.... she was obedient out of respect for Him,,

God speaks through the Holy Spirit that leads us into all truths.

How do you experience The Holy Spirit talking to you personally ?

The art of taking the time to listen to God is the most precious thing we can learn to do. The very best definition of "wisdom" is to incline your ears to the voice of God, and then follow His voice. Jesus said "My sheep listen to my voice, I know them, and they follow me..." ( John 10:27)

How to tell if the voice you hear is God, yourself, or satan? Only one way, we must test it by the Word of God. Jesus said
"a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers ( John 10:5)
One thing we need to always remember when discerning the voice of God is that the only truly trustworthy way to test a spirit or an inspiration is to test it in the light of the Word of God.

Yes, indeed so.... we have to practice the presence of God.... know Him and His voice

if we will listen.

Yes, then you get to know His voice

Exodus 33:19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

I had this happen when I first was saved.

Hallelujah!

God speaks to me all the time through His word, through thoughts, impressions, desires, a "knowing" that I have no business knowing given my own intellect, etc.

You are blessed :)

Thank you all for sharing

[Ta-An]

He took my answer...

... no, wait... it is not MY answer...

Oh, well... if I had answered.... it might have looked like this.

He just walks like you do my friend