Tag Archives: hearing God

Hearing God; June 30, 2026


1 Samuel 3:10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” This is about as literal a “calling” as is recorded in the whole Bible! It is a … Continue reading

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Responding to God; June 21, 2026


Exodus 3:11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” It’s interesting how many people respond to God’s calling much as Moses did. Conversely, the ones who respond … Continue reading

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Listening to God; June 19, 2026


Genesis 35:10 God said to him, “Your name is Jacob, but you will no longer be called Jacob; your name will be Israel.” So he named him Israel. Back in Genesis 32:29, the angel who wrestled with Jacob assigned the name Israel … Continue reading

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Hearing God; March 23, 2026


Mark 6:3 “Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. I find it very interesting that Jesus had brothers named James, … Continue reading

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The Choice to Listen; March 5, 2026


Matthew 13:16 “But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.” It is important to note that the seeing and hearing here are not a matter of innate ability, but of choice, just as Isaiah … Continue reading

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Learning from God; February 23, 2026


Matthew 5:2 And he began to teach them. The following verses are some of the most famous statements in all literature, hitting people between the eyes with their simplicity and power. Jesus taught His disciples a lot by example, but … Continue reading

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God’s Guidance; February 15, 2026


Isaiah 30:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” I can’t read this verse without remembering a statue on the grounds of Hargrave … Continue reading

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Being Taught by God; February 14, 2026


Isaiah 28:26 His God instructs him    and teaches him the right way. God does teach us. We might think we figure things out, but our mental horsepower really isn’t up to it. We are constantly running into our own limitations, whether we … Continue reading

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Being Taught by God; January 20, 2026


Job 32:8 But it is the spirit in a person,    the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding. This immediately brings to mind what Jesus said in the Upper Room: “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my … Continue reading

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Believing; December 31, 2025


John 3:12 “I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?” This is the most familiar of all Bible passages, yet there is still much … Continue reading

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