“I haven’t heard from God for years.” “God only speaks to me through scripture.” I hear these comments regularly. But the Lord recently showed me something astonishing!
The Bible tells us we consist of spirit, soul, and body, and 1 Corinthians 2:11 says, “For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him.”
Thoughts come from our mind, which is part of our soul. So this verse explains there is a conversation going on between your soul and your spirit—those voices in your head talking to each other. All the time. Chill out, it’s not madness! It’s normal and Biblical.
But it gets better. The Bible also says when we become Christians, the Holy Spirit comes and lives in our spirit. We’re his temples. So now who’s voice is coming from our spirit? The Holy Spirit’s!
Therefore, for Christians, this conversation in our head is between us and God. He’s talking to us all the time! And why wouldn’t he? He’s our Father. John 8:47: “He who belongs to God hears what God says.” His sheep know his voice.
Prayer is Broadband
Jesus promised, “And surely I am with you always.” Always! He never left. Prayer is not dial-up, where we have to perform certain rituals before God shows up. He’s always online.
Doesn’t the devil also speak? Of course, but only to our minds. He can’t access our spirits.
How do we know which is which? Well, how do you recognize any voice? Familiarity! You get to know the Lord through worship, prayer, and scripture. Spend time there, and you’ll know. He always speaks in character, and in line with his Word and purposes.
Then, John, why don’t I hear from God? Because of earplugs, my next blog.