The Voice of God - Joshua Selman

Jul 25, 2024

The Voice of God

Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 29:3-9: Describes the power and majesty of God's voice.
  • Ezekiel 43:1-2: The voice of God is like the noise of many waters.
  • Romans 8:14: Sons of God are led by the Spirit of God.
  • Psalm 23: Illustrates the leadership and guidance from God.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1: Differentiates between tongues of men and angels.

Importance of Hearing God's Voice

  • Essential for the progress and advancement of a believer’s spiritual life.
  • Jesus demonstrated the importance of being led by the Spirit.
  • Lack of understanding God’s voice has stunted the spiritual growth of many believers.

What is the Voice of God?

  • Not Limited to Vocal Communications: Includes all spiritual channels and pathways God uses to communicate.
  • Primary Purpose: To communicate His will and intent.

Channels of Spiritual Communication

  1. Holy Scriptures: Principal channel of God’s communication.
  2. Dreams, Visions, Supernatural Encounters: Various examples from the Bible (Abraham, Joseph, Pharaoh, etc.).
  3. The Prophetic: Prophets as a medium for God’s messages.
  4. Knowing or Witness of the Spirit: Internal witness as mentioned in Romans 8:16.

Language of God

  • Not confined to human languages (Greek, Hebrew, English, etc.).
  • The Language of God is Light: First John 1:5 states God is Light, Psalm 119:130 mentions the entrance of God's Word gives light.

Dynamics of Spiritual Communication

  • Man’s Design: Man is spirit, hosted in a body, with the mind as the bridge.
  • Transformation of Light to Understanding: The spirit receives light (God’s intent) which must be interpreted by the mind to be understood and acted upon.
  • Role of the Mind: Gives vocal expressions to the light received, enabling obedience and faith.
  • Importance of Transformation: A mind filled with God's Word can accurately interpret His communications.

Importance of Proper Interpretation

  • Misinterpretation can lead to error and spiritual deviation.
  • Respecting the Word of God: Ensures accurate and balanced understanding.
  • Spiritual Gifts and Authority of Scripture: Gifts should be exercised within the framework of Biblical truth.

Conclusion

  • Focus on building a robust spiritual and intellectual foundation to accurately perceive and interpret the communications of God.
  • Respect the diversified channels God uses and continually vet experiences through the lens of Scripture.

Prayers

  • For Transformation by the Word: Contending for true understanding and obedience.
  • For a Hunger for Scripture: Enhancing the ability to interpret divine communications accurately.

Main Takeaways: Understanding and accurately interpreting God’s voice is fundamental to a believer's spiritual growth. It requires a balance of spiritual reception and intellectual transformation rooted in Scripture.