Isaiah 30:21, John 10:27

VOICES SPEAKING TO YOU;

• Voice of God

• Voice of the enemy

• Voice of self

THE VOICE OF GOD 

1. God speaks deep in the spirit. One must be in the spirit to hear His voice. (1 Corinthians 6:17)

2. Reflects the character of God. (Exodus 34:6)

3. It build you up with courage and assurance. (Judges 6:15-16)

4. God’s voice talks of peace in two ways

• He produces peace

• He takes peace

1. He speaks to you when you’re seeking Him.

THE VOICE OF THE ENEMY

1. He speaks directly to your soul/mind in your situation. It comes on when you least expect. (Luke 4)

2. He communicates in a sense of urgency and demand. (Proverbs 19:2, 21:5, James 1:5)

3. He communicates despair. He instills fear inside of you by reminding your past failures.. (John 10:10)

4. He tells lies. (John 8:44)

WHAT TO DO

1. Be sober and vigilant. (1 Peter 5:8)

YOUR OWN VOICE

1. Communicates strongly when you’re emotional. When wounded, angry, excited, etc. “Don’t make a lifetime decision when you’re emotional. ”

2. Filter your thoughts with the word of God. (Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Peter 1:13)

WHAT BLOCKS THE VOICE OF GOD FROM REACHING US 

1. Offence. (James 1:20)

2. Once you make your own decision without acknowledging God first.

3. Seeking God’s endorsement. (1 Samuel 13:8-12)

TO CONSISTENTLY HEAR THE VOICE OF GOD, WHAT YOU SHOULD DO? 

• Establish a genuine relationship with God.

• Align your will with the Lord’s.

• Confirm every matter with the word of God.

• Seek godly counsel with the men of God.