On Sunday, I briefly mentioned that one of the ways God speaks to you is by whispering words of encouragement. This is just one of many examples of His whispers. Life-nourishing words are found in His Word (Scripture) and in His gentle whispers. God whispers warning! “Pay attention, come close now, listen carefully to my life-giving, life-nourishing words. I’m making a lasting covenant commitment with you, the same that I made with David: sure, solid, enduring love” (Isaiah 55:3, MSG). God’s love for you endures through all things and through all time! He loves you enough to warn you when something isn’t right.
When you feel lost, listen for God’s whispers of direction. The Holy Spirit can be your guide, whether you get lost driving around or have lost your way in life. God is there to help you find your way. Read through Luke 2:27 and Acts 20:22 for examples of the Holy Spirit leading people in the right direction! Have you ever heard someone say, “I have a check in my spirit”? That check in the spirit could be a warning or spiritual urging.
What about dreams? You got it—God whispers dreams! Tens of thousands of people are having visions and dreams today. “For God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it. He speaks in dreams, in visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they lie in their beds” (Job 33:14-15, NLT). You’re not exempt from this form of communication—if you’ve never had a dream or vision from God, He might just surprise you.
Where do you find yourself today? Are you telling God to speak to you? Or are you merely open to hearing Him speak? I hope you get to the point, if you’re not already, where you feel eager to hear from Him! Why would you want to live distanced from God if you could live in close communication with Him? I’ll leave you with John 10:27 (NLT): “ My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”