God's Leading (Hearing God's Voice)

Text: 1 Samuel 9:15-20

Memory Verse: Samuel 3:10

And the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, speak for thy servant heareth.

INTRODUCTION

Every genuine child of God has the capacity to hear and to be led by the spirit of God. It depends on the level of walk with God as he spoke to the father in the time past. He still speaks even now though Jesus Christ which is being made possible by the Holy Spirit. (Hebrews11:1-2; Romans 8:14; Isaiah 30:2)

DISCUSSION

How do God speak to his children?

By An Audible Voice: It is the plan of God to know him intimately. As a child of God, you can learn to hear and recognize his voice so that he can guide you and fulfil his purpose in your life. (1 Samuel 3:4-10; Exodus 3:3-4)

Still Small Voice: God speaks to your spirit in a still small voice. (1 Kings 19:12-13) so you should be attentive and patiently listen when God speak. This is because it is his desire to make His will known unto his children.

By Dreams And Vision: Dreams and vision are spiritual encounters with God where he impacts special revelation and knowledge in our lives. (Genesis 37:1-10; Numbers 12:6)

REVIEW QUESTION

What is the benefit of hearing from God?(Matthew 16:15-17)

CONCLUSION

You must become a sheep in order to hear and recognize God's voice. (John 10:4, 27)