" THAT STILL SMALL VOICE "

Listen, I want to thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. This week we will be looking into Hearing The Voice Of God. You know the further away from God that we get, the harder it is for us to hear when He is Speaking. God is our friend, but he is also our Sovereign Lord. Now, to approach him frivolously shows a lack of respect and sincerity. When you come to God in worship, do you approach him casually, or do you come as though you were an invited guest before "The King Of Kings?" If necessary, adjust your attitude so it is suitable for approaching a Holy God. I've heard some say that they never hear from God now or ever. Question, are you available, you know God uses ordinary people? Do you remember the last time that you were used by God? I'm reminded of a scripture 1 Kings 19:9 we're told that the Word Of God came to Elijah: Now the actual verse says: " Then he came there to a cave and lodged there; and behold, the Word of the Lord came to him, and He said to Him, " What are you doing here Elijah? " Our Lord and God will always find a way to communicate with us. After all we are his children, and we must always be listening and watching for him. He certainly got his people's attention when he divided the sea before them so that they could pass to escape the soldiers of the pharaoh, another time with a pillar of cloud he led them by day,and with a pillar of fire by night to light for them the way in which they were to go. Then he came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke with His People from Heaven; He also provided bread from heaven for them for their hunger,you likewise brought forth water from a rock for them for their thirst. Our God can be pretty clear of his wishes when he communicates with us. Through Elijah's encounter with the Lord we learn that the Lord communicates with us and it's unmistakable. Now Elijah knew that the sound of gentle blowing was God's Voice. He also recognized that God doesn't reveal himself only in Powerful, Miraculous ways. To look for God only in something big ( Rallies, Churches, Conferences,Highly Visible Leaders). May be to miss him because he is often found gently whispering in the quietness of a humbled heart. Are you listening for God? Step back from the noise and activity of your busy life and listen humbly and quietly for His guidance. It may come when you least expect it. Until next Time... Jim,