Experiencing God...Day 9

God Speaks to His people


When did God speak to His people??

God spoke:

----in times past - through the prophets

----these last days - by His Son



John 14:26 Jesus promises that the Father would send...the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, in his name...

The work of the Holy Spirit is -

'to teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you.'



The one who hears what God says - belongs to Him

The one who doesn't hear Him does not belong to God




When Jesus returned to Heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit: He speaks to us:


--through the Bible,

Prayer,

circumstances and

the church (other believers)


He wants us to know Him! It's not a big secret! He longs to:


--reveal Himself, His purposes and His ways




The Key to knowing God's voice is all in the intimate relationship...


--God does not use a "formula"-- you have to actively and fully desire the relationship

Need more assurance, need some"time"?

--Asking for a sign signals unbelief

--Scripture is good but shouldn't be totally relied on as a 'sign'. Only the Holy Spirit can reveal God's Truth of Scripture to you for a particular circumstance.




Father, I pray that I will grow in my relationship with You so much that when you speak, I will immediately hear and respond. Amen