• How Do We Know If God Is Telling Us to Do Something?

  • Nov 21 2024
  • Length: 15 mins
  • Podcast

How Do We Know If God Is Telling Us to Do Something?

  • Summary

  • ❓How Do We Know If God Is Telling Us to Do Something in Our Life? 🤔

    The Simple Answer: Is it in the Bible? 📖

    Let’s dig a bit deeper . . . 🚜

    📜 God’s Law: God instructs us through His Word. If what you believe God is telling you goes against the Bible, it’s not from Him. (See Gal. 1:8)

    🐺 Looks Can Be Deceiving: We can’t base the truth of something on how good it looks or sounds because Paul says that the devil disguises himself as an angel of light (2 Cor 11:14)

    💔 Feelings Can Mislead: We can’t rely on our emotions for truth, as Jesus says that evil things come from the heart. (Matt. 15:19)

    ❓ What about the “Messy Middle” where God seems quiet or unspecific? Questions like: Where should I go to college? Who should I marry? Where should I live?

    🗣️ God Speaks to Us in Two Ways:

    1️⃣ The Mediate Way – through means such as the Bible, church, or your pastor.

    2️⃣ The Immediate Way – direct communication, like prophecies where God speaks directly (e.g., to Abraham).

    📏 Testing the Validity of Immediate Prophecy:

    >> 📜 Does it align with God’s Word?

    >> ✨ Can the prophet perform a miracle? (In the Bible, genuine prophecy is often accompanied by miracles.)

    ⚠️ Note: The devil can do miracles, but he cannot teach in accordance with God’s will.

    🔍 Reasons Someone Might Misinterpret God’s Voice:

    >> 🛍️ It’s something they deeply desire.

    >> 🙈 They want to avoid responsibility for their actions.

    >> 📜 They’re seeking justification for something they want to do.

    💡 Remember: God’s will for us always aligns with His Word, not just our wishes.

    Contributor Amelia is a college student and HT’s assistant webmaster.

    #higherthings #lcms #lutheran

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