Believers have a unique experience because once God lives in us we can hear His voice.
Those outside of Christ only hear natural voices not the quiet, gentle whisper of God.
Yes, there are days we can't hear the voice of God, but it does not mean He is silent.
God's voice is constructive. He's always working on our behalf to conform us to His image. The evidence of a changed heart speaks of His transformative power in our lives.
We became a book that others read and they "hear" the voice of God through the pages of life God has miraculously changed.
Still there's an inner longing to hear His voice - clear and loud - especially when so many of us battle with confusion and lack of confidence. Sometimes we don't know what direction to take even after much prayer and seeking His face.
The prophet Elijah was in such a condition. "After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" (i Kings 19:12-13).
The gentle whisper of God was more terrifying than an earthquake or fire!
Friends, we have filters over our ears and mindsets full of expectations to what God should or should not say to us (and how He should speak).
And that's why listening is the key to hearing God's voice. Active listening tempers our anxious hearts. At times we must will ourselves by His grace to be quiet and still. When God silences the roaring noise of heart and pulls back all the distractions; we can hear that soft but powerful voice.
You will discover the joy of listening and hearing the whispers of God is comforting.
"In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul." (Psalms 94:19)
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