The Voice of the Lord Part II
The Voice Of The Lord
Rev 2:11,17,29 & 3:6,13,22
-The Lord is peaking today – loud and clear – everyone just needs to be listening
(1) YOU CAN KNOW THAT THE VOICE YOU ARE HEARING IS THE VOICE OF THE LORD – John 10:1-5
-the enemy speaks – Matt 8:23-31 – (demons) Matt 4:3-6 – (devil)
-our feelings and emotions and mind – 70,000- thoughts per day
-our flesh – the old life still in us that contradicts the will and Word of the Lord
THE TIME FACTOR
-Most Quick decisions that are made are usually wrong decisions
-watch out for imposed time limits
-the voice of the remains. All other voices diminish – 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Wonder if I wait and then still make a mistake and its not the Lord…
(1) be 100 % sure the voice you are hearing is from the Lord
(2) the Lord forgives – Eph 4:32
THE WORD OF GOD
-the Lord’s voice always goes along with the Word of God – 100% of the time
-saturate yourself with the Word of God – Psalm 119:11 & Col 3:16 -the Word should have a home in our hearst…….
(2) THE VOICE OF THE LORD IS A GUIDING VOICE – Psalm 37:23
-the Lord leads the footsteps of the righteous
-the Lord guides us into His will – Eph 5:7
***will – means plan, purpose, wishes, desire of the Lord for His people
We must know God’s will for our lives:
1. because His plan is 100% correct
2. because He knows everything and sees the big picture
-to know the will of the Lord – be saved and then ask Him what His plan is for you
(1) doing the will of the Lord makes you a success
-secular vs Biblical success
-Ex: Moses and Paul
Enemies of doing the Will of the Lord
(1) Insecurities
-these are people always subject to doubts, people pleasing & no confidence/uncertain
How to conquer your insecurities:
*adjust your perspective – get the focus on the lord and not on you
*remember all of the successes you have had
*hang out with can do people – Phil 4:13
-they come against all of your excuses
(2) Rebellion – 1 Sam 15:23
-obstinate;hard-headed;stubborn
-overcome rebellion with a yes every time