We're all searching for God. in this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about searching for God's voice.

God wants you to hear his voice. 

Don't ever let anyone tell you that God doesn't speak today.

John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Jesus is the "logos" of God: communication, expression. Of course God still speaks—Jesus is literally the word of God, and words communicate.

God gave you the ability to hear His voice.

2 Corinthians 2:9-12 

God gave you a spirit so you could talk to His Spirit. You have a built in receiver for God's voice.

Romans 8:16 "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God"

God's direct communication is Spirit to spirit - its not the same as how we hear other things.  

What does the voice of God sound like?

1 Kings 19:12 – "still small voice."

God's voice sounds like your thoughts but from a different source – that's why its often hard to differentiate Him from you.

There is another spiritual being who wants to communicate with you.

1 Timothy 4:1 

How do you know if a thought is coming from God or the devil?

God's voice vs Satan's voice

God leads, Satan pushes 

God clarifies, Satan confuses

God comforts, Satan frightens

God encourages, Satan discourages 

God stills, Satan rushes 

God convicts, Satan condemns

Practical Tips for Hearing God's Voice:

1. Ask

James 4:2 "You do not have because you do not ask."

One of my favorite prayers: "Lord, I invite you into this situation."

2. Approach

James 4:8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

Draw near to God – the closer you are to Him, the better you hear from Him.

Exodus 3:3 Moses said "I will turn aside and see this great sight"

Don't make God set your houseplants on fire to get your attention. Seek Him & go where He is already active.

3. Listen

Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God."

In order to hear the Lord, you'll need to lower the volume of life.

4. Recognize

John 10:27 "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me."

This is great news! Recognizing the voice of God will come over time as you learn to be a sheep. Voice recognition comes through repetition. 

5. Confirm

God won't speak something to you that violates His scripture.

2 Tim 3:16 

Spoken word and written word work together to clarify and amplify one other.

Confirm the word that was spoken with the word that's been written.

6. Share

Proverbs 27:9 "The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense."

Spiritual leaders don't hear from God FOR you; they hear from God WITH you. 

Are you searching for the voice of God?