I believe that one of the greatest desires for Christians, and even those who aren’t, is to hear God speak to them. We want to spend time and commune with our creator. Jesus tells us in John 10:27,28 that if we are His sheep we will hear His voice. That means God wants to speak to us. But it’s simply not that easy – we have to be in the position to hear His voice.
Just like tuning into a radio signal, we need to adjust our spiritual frequency to hear the Holy Spirit. God is constant, unchanging—His voice is always there, but we need to be open and receptive to it.
God’s Voice is Found When We Are Still
God speaks with a still, quiet presence. In 1 Kings 19:12, after his victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah fled in fear of Queen Jezebel. Desperate to hear from God, he expected a dramatic sign, but instead, God spoke to him in a *still small voice.* Sometimes we too expect God to shout, but His voice is most often found in moments of stillness.
Psalm 46:10 says, *“Be still, and know that I am God.”* We’re often so busy, rushing from one task to the next, that we miss God’s voice. It’s easy to say a quick prayer and move on with our day, but to truly hear Him, we must quiet ourselves and listen.
God’s Voice Aligns With Scripture
The Bible needs to be our “tuning fork.” We must measure everything we hear against Scripture to confirm it’s truly from God. When we study and meditate on God’s Word, we recognize His voice more clearly. Luke 24:27 reminds us how Jesus revealed Himself to the disciples on the road to Emmaus through the Scriptures. In John 5:39, Jesus says, “Search the Scriptures, for they testify of Me.” If what we hear contradicts the Bible, we need to reject it as the voice of a stranger.
God’s Voice Is Personal
Finally, God’s voice is deeply personal. Just as a father knows his child, God knows you intimately—He’ll speak in ways that resonate with your heart. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God is personally invested in our future.
In John 10:27, Jesus says, *“My sheep hear My voice.”* God calls us by name, relating to us in a way that reflects our unique personality, background, and experiences. Whether He’s talking to a farmer, a fisherman, or a tech expert, God speaks in a way that each person can understand.
The key to hearing God’s voice is maintaining a close relationship with Him. As we keep our hearts open and our spirits tuned in, we’ll discover the deep joy of recognizing His voice and walking in His guidance.
