IN TOUCH DAILY DEVOTIONAL 23 AUGUST 2024 BY DR. CHARLES STANLEY, FRIDAY MESSAGE
TOPIC: How to Listen to God
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 50:4-5
Most of us are better at talking than listening, but communicating with God involves both. The Lord intends for His children to hear His voice.
Scripture is one of the main instruments our Father uses to speak to us. For this reason, studying the Bible is incredibly important. When we regularly spend time in God’s Word, we’ll develop a discerning spirit.
Regardless of how loudly God speaks, we won’t hear unless listening is a priority. We must ask the Lord to teach us to hear and then practice having a quiet attitude. An internal “receiver” tuned to the Father develops only through committed prayer, meditation, and practice at listening. In addition, we need a spirit of submission to obey His commands.
God’s goal for us is a lifestyle of sensitivity so we can hear Him in both noisy and calm situations. Listening is a critical skill for ensuring that our hearts are open to divine guidance in every circumstance. Regularly spending time reading and meditating on Scripture has many blessings, including that we more readily recognize our Father’s voice (John 10:27).
Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 49-50
Thought for Today: Spend time regularly in God’s Word, and you’ll learn to hear His voice.
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