Faith and “Listen”

Then a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, my Chosen One, Listen to him”. Luke 9:35 NLT.

Listen to him. Such a simple statement and request. God the Father, speaking from a cloud to Peter, James and John after the transfiguration..interrupting Peter’s off the wall suggestion he build a tent for Jesus, Elijah and Moses. My friends, this is my simple encouragement for today. Listen to him.

Listen to him as you read his Word. Really pay attention to what he asks. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105. ESV.

Listen to him as you pray. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20. ESV.

Listen for the answers to those prayers. Expect him to bring the directions and insights you need. Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great, and hidden things you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3. ESV.

Listen to the sermons your pastoral leaders give. Pay attention to the corporate direction, encouragement and instructions given. Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Psalm 85:8. ESV.

Listen to the still, small voice within your spirit. When you hear it, respond with obedience. Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Psalm 37.7 NLT.

Listen to the stops he gives. Pay attention to any warnings he may give. Do not ignore them. They are there for your benefit. I am God, your God who teaches you how to live right and well. I will show you what to do, where to go. Isaiah 48:17 MSG. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26. ESV.

Listen to his loving voice. When you know it is his voice speaking, enjoy the fact that you can hear the voice of your Savior who is also the Creator of the Universe.

When you listen, do not listen with fear. We must listen with faith and trust. Trust he wants to speak to you. Trust what he speaks is important and timely. Trust that no matter what you hear–it will lead you to become more like him. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27. NLT.

It is my prayer that these simple reminders will spur you on to open your ears to his voice. Remember to test the spirits, but know he is able to direct your steps. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV.

Father, please teach us to listen to you. Whether it is through your Word, through others or through you personal speaking to us. You promise you sheep hear your voice. Speak, now my Lord, In Jesus Name, amen.