Obeying the Voice

For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you." Jeremiah 7:22-23

There was a time in my life when I could not hear the voice of God. Not that God was not speaking to me but I was deaf to His Words. Without His voice guiding me I did not understand what God really wanted me to do, so I did what I was thought was right. To hear His voice and obey His voice requires faith. I had to let go of my legalistic mindset and come to God in faith trusting that I would hear and obey His voice.

You may ask that is nice but "I have tried to seek God but can't hear Him". Well you have to lay down your life before Christ and in that state of humility believe me you will hear God. God reveals Himself to those that humble themselves before Him. In pride we say God if you reveal yourself to me I will serve you. But we must reveal ourselves to God (letting go of everything) and God will draw near and speak to us.

Take the first step and come to God in humility and let Him define you by His voice. His voice has changed my life and given me so much liberty. God knows what is best for us but we must obey His voice so that our hearts may yield the fruit of righteousness in our lives. God bless you.