How to Hear God's Voice
John 10:2-5 NIV
The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.”
John 10:8-10 NIV
All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them.I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:14 NIV
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me
There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual conversation with God. Those only can comprehend it who practice and experience it.
– Brother Lawrence
Romans 8:14 NIV
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
How to Hear God’s Voice
1. Go to the Good Shepherd
I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Proverbs 15:22 NIV
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
How I Hear the Good Shepherd:
- When I'm PRAYING
How I Hear the Good Shepherd:
- When I'm PRAYING
- When I'm WORSHIPPING
How I Hear the Good Shepherd:
- When I'm PRAYING
- When I'm WORSHIPPING
- When I’m WITH GOD’S PEOPLE
How I Hear the Good Shepherd:
- When I'm PRAYING
- When I'm WORSHIPPING
- When I’m WITH GOD’S PEOPLE
- When I’m DREAMING
How I Hear the Good Shepherd:
- When I'm PRAYING
- When I'm WORSHIPPING
- When I’m WITH GOD’S PEOPLE
- When I’m DREAMING
- When I'm READING the SCRIPTURES
“The written Word is the wire along which the voice of God will certainly come to you if the heart is hushed and the attention fixed.”
– F.B. Meyer
How to Hear God’s Voice
1. Go to the Good Shepherd
2. Get Rid of the Noise
John 10:10 NIV
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
I have to REPOSITION so I can get better RECEPTION.
How to Hear God’s Voice
1. Go to the Good Shepherd
2. Get Rid of the Noise
3. Do What He Says
The problem is less that we didn’t hear God and more that we don’t like what He said.
Micah 3:4 NIV
Then they will cry out to the LORD, but he will not answer them. At that time he will hide his face from them because of the evil they have done.
My Decision-Making Process
- Do I have THE Word of God?
My Decision-Making Process
- Do I have THE Word of God?
- Do I have a Word FROM God?
My Decision-Making Process
- Do I have THE Word of God?
- Do I have a Word FROM God?
- Do I have the PEACE of God?
THE SHEEP PRAYER
“God, you called me a sheep. Sheep don’t have much going for them, but they can hear. So, I ask that you would give me ears to hear what the Good Shepherd is saying to me today. Lead me, and I will follow. Close doors that need to be closed. Open doors that need to be opened, for Your glory and for my good. Give me wisdom to discern what is You and what is the Thief. Help me to cut out the noise to hear You more clearly. And give me the courage to obey, no matter what You say. Your ways are best. I am Your sheep. You are my Shepherd. I trust You. Amen.”
Maybe you made a decision to follow Jesus today, or maybe you’re curious what life with Him is all about. Wherever you are on your journey, we invite you to share with us so we can help you discover your next step.
