While interviewing potential candidates for our job openings in our youth and music departments, one candidate said something quite thought provoking. He said that he wished God would just speak to us in an audible voice about our decision. That would be nice, but we can't count on it.
Romans 8:14 (NASB), "For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." One thing we can count on is that God will lead us by the Holy Spirit. We must trust guidance He gives us, which is followed by supernatural peace. We can train ourselves to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Regular reading and study of God's Word helps us to hear the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the author of the Bible. This is the language He speaks. Knowing God's written Word helps us discern the subtle leading of the Holy Spirit. Usually the Holy Spirit will lead us in small, unimportant matters. As we learn to trust those inward impressions and that still small voice, we gain confidence in following His leadership in more weighty matters.
God will speak through others. Usually this is in agreement with what we already know to be true inwardly. Jesus said, "My sheep know my voice..."
Peace,
Stan
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