14 day plan

Hearing God’s Voice

Day 1 of 14

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Psalms 115:4-7

4But their idols are silver and gold,

made by human hands.

5They have mouths, but cannot speak,

eyes, but cannot see.

6They have ears, but cannot hear,

noses, but cannot smell.

7They have hands, but cannot feel,

feet, but cannot walk,

nor can they utter a sound with their throats.

Series Introduction

In this series originally run in 2017, Tania Harris reflected that, “It’s impossible to have a personal relationship with someone without two-way communication. The same is true for our relationship with God. Jesus promised that his people would be able to recognise his voice so that we could follow it. He has given us his Spirit so that we will all know him for ourselves.”

Reflection:

Since the beginning God has been a talker. From Genesis all the way to Revelation, we see him speaking to his people about all manner of topics. Unlike other gods in the ancient world, he is known for his ability to speak. His words are full of love, power and authority. They are designed to enact his purpose on the earth and reveal more of his character and grace. The God of the Bible still longs to speak to each one of us today.

When you pray to God, do you expect God to speak back?

Prayer:

Thank you God that you are not struck mute in stone. You are a communicator who wants to speak to me personally. Help me to get to know you more through hearing your voice. Amen.

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Psalms 115:1-18

Psalm 115

1Not to us, Lord, not to us

but to your name be the glory,

because of your love and faithfulness.

2Why do the nations say,

“Where is their God?”

3Our God is in heaven;

he does whatever pleases him.

4But their idols are silver and gold,

made by human hands.

5They have mouths, but cannot speak,

eyes, but cannot see.

6They have ears, but cannot hear,

noses, but cannot smell.

7They have hands, but cannot feel,

feet, but cannot walk,

nor can they utter a sound with their throats.

8Those who make them will be like them,

and so will all who trust in them.

9All you Israelites, trust in the Lord—

he is their help and shield.

10House of Aaron, trust in the Lord—

he is their help and shield.

11You who fear him, trust in the Lord—

he is their help and shield.

12The Lord remembers us and will bless us:

He will bless his people Israel,

he will bless the house of Aaron,

13he will bless those who fear the Lord—

small and great alike.

14May the Lord cause you to flourish,

both you and your children.

15May you be blessed by the Lord,

the Maker of heaven and earth.

16The highest heavens belong to the Lord,

but the earth he has given to mankind.

17It is not the dead who praise the Lord,

those who go down to the place of silence;

18it is we who extol the Lord,

both now and forevermore.

Praise the Lord.

The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.