As I talk about being transformed, I have to look at what blocks me from hearing God and reacting to His calling. I know that I whine often about not hearing God’s voice for big decisions that need to be made. In the next few months, I will need to make some decisions on where to live and potentially what to do for income. I still get concerned that I won’t have a clear direction from God in these matters. So how do we start to hear God for those BIG decisions in our life? We need to start listening for the little things first and get used to hearing His voice in our hearts! A few weeks ago, on a Saturday, I was driving to my Mom’s house and Jamie called to see what I was up to. I knew that she wanted me to come hang out with her and take pictures for her photography class in Leesburg, but I was half way to Winchester and had already made MY PLANS for the day. I battled the “small voice” inside of me that told me to TURN AROUND the entire way to Winchester. I knew I was supposed to turn around and go be with Jamie, but I didn’t. Now most of you would think that this example is no big deal and I’m being too hard on myself, after all I wasn’t in some deep sin, but I see it as an example of disobedience. If we are not willing to react when the Holy Spirit prompts us on a very small thing, will we even know what the prompting looks like for a major thing? Listen and react to that “small voice” and you will learn how to develop your spiritual ears and hear the Holy Spirit loud and clear!
TweetJohn 14:26 (NIV)
14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
