FLOYD ROGERS

God, who is all-powerful, all-knowing, always present, and perfectly loving, has made it clear in His Word that He speaks to people personally. He is the source of every good thing, including the life we have. Throughout the Bible, God repeatedly says one simple word: “Listen.” He would not ask us to listen if He had nothing to say.

God still communicates with His people, but hearing Him requires something from us. First, we need a heart that is open to learn. If we think we already know everything, we won’t be ready to hear what He wants to teach us. Second, we must be fully present and pay close attention, not distracted or half-listening.

Developing the ability to hear God clearly starts with being humble and willing to learn, and it continues with staying focused on His voice. Is it an audible voice? An inner voice? Read the scripture and ask God.

A wise person will hear and increase in learning,
And a person of understanding will acquire wise counsel,

Proverbs 1:5