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He spoke through prophets. In the New Testament, with the Lord, their ears wont be tuned to hear His
through His Son (Heb. 1:1-2). He continues communi- voice.
cating now through the Holy Spirit (John 16:13). The n They may fear the message. Sometimes believers
issue is not whether God is speaking, but if we are dont want to hear what the Lord has to say because
listening. He may ask them to do something they dont
particularly want to do.
SERMON POINTS n A poor self-image causes them to doubt that God
would speak to them. Those who struggle with
Our ears are tuned to whatever holds our self-esteem issues dont realize how precious they
hearts and minds. are in Gods eyes and how much He desires to
communicate with them.
If this world is our main focus, well hear its
messages. However, if our hearts are set on Christ, n Sometimes people are angry with the Lord. They
well take time to quietly listen for His guidance and dont understand why He has allowed hardship and
instruction. But many people have never learned to pain in their lives, and in anger, have closed their
discern His voice. ears to His voice.
n They have neglected reading and meditating on
What are the primary reasons people dont the Bible. Ignoring the Scriptures increases worldly
listen to God? thinking while decreasing a desire to hear from the
n They dont have a relationship with Him. Although Lord through His Word.
the Lord calls everyone to salvation, those who reject n Some people have a rebellious spirit. They try
His offer will find that they cannot hear His voice. to satisfy the emptiness in their souls with the
n Many people dont expect the Lord to speak to pleasures of sin rather than God.
them. But this would be inconsistent with His n They are deceived by the sounds of the world.
character since He desires to guide His children They have so tuned their minds and hearts to
throughout their lives. what the world offers that they have no interest in
n The messages of the world drown out Gods hearing from the Lord.
voice. Instead of being concerned about the things n Sin has prevented them from hearing God.
of this world, believers should seek to know what Anytime believers harbor sin in their lives, it blocks
is going on in Gods mind and what He wants to their spiritual ears.
well miss it. obediently before Him every day? If not, how can
you implement a daily strategy--beginning today--to
n To receive comfort. Sometimes we just need to
purposefully listen to God? How can your friends,
be reminded that He loves us unconditionally
family, and church be of assistance to you in your
and is always ready to help us through difficult
endeavor? Walking with Him is the only way to
circumstances.
reap the greatest harvest in life now and receive
n To be strengthened. Whenever we need the will,
eternal rewards hereafter.
determination, and confidence to keep going, God
can strengthen us. To purchase this message on CD or DVD,
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