“If I read the bible and believe the bible and act on His commandments, why do I need to hear God?”

That is where we left off yesterday. As I said, that is a fair question. Without going into specifics, and assuming that if you ask this in all honesty, what makes you think you don’t?

How did you come to want to read the bible? How often do you read your bible? If you say you read your bible, is there purpose behind your reading? Do you get something out of it? Do you come away comforted, at peace, or with a lighter heart?

You say you believe the bible. Did you examine and reflect on the words or just accept them on face value? Can you answer anyone who challenges you on your belief? Do you have a witness which is based on the bible? When someone misquotes the bible, do you know it?

You act on His commandments? Which ones? Do you pick and choose what to obey or do you give an honest effort to be gentle, kind, and gracious? An honest effort doesn’t mean 100% compliance, just an earnest effort. Do you give Him glory? Do you have a heart of thanksgiving?

My answer is that you cannot do any of that without hearing God. You cannot even say “I believe” without hearing God. No one has a desire to read the bible except God put it there. No one can step out in faith without God being at their side.

You hear God with your heart and not your ears.

If you want to hear God with your ears, then get away from away from the noise and distractions. Sit yourself down and quiet your mind. Remember it is still His will.

“Be still and know that I am God.”