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"You Can Hear God's Voice With Accuracy."
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute
Introduction
Beloved in Christ, one of the greatest privileges of being a child of God is the ability to hear His voice. Jesus declared in John 10:27, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” The question many believers wrestle with is this: “How do I know when I’m really hearing God?”
Is it my own thoughts? Is it the enemy whispering? Or is it truly the voice of the Holy Spirit? Today, I want to give you a fresh manner for your spirit: You can hear God’s voice with accuracy.
1. The Source of Confusion
The enemy of our souls is called “the accuser of the brethren” (Revelation 12:10). He works overtime to plant seeds of doubt, shame, and condemnation in our hearts. When you hear a voice that points out only your failures, calls you unworthy, and leaves you in despair—that is not the voice of your Father. That is the voice of the enemy.
On the other hand, when you hear words that carry peace, grace, correction in love, and truth that leads to restoration, you can be sure that it is the Father speaking.
2. The Key Question: Who Am I Hearing?
To know whether you’re hearing God, ask yourself one crucial question:
“Am I hearing a loving Father or an accuser?”
The Father says: “You are My beloved child in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17)
The accuser says: “You are a failure, you will never measure up.”
The Father says: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
The accuser says: “God is done with you, you are alone.”
The voice of God is consistent with His character—He is Abba Father. Jesus Himself taught us to pray, “Our Father in heaven…” (Matthew 6:9). That word “Abba” means Daddy—intimate, close, and full of love.
3. The Nature of God’s Voice
God’s voice is marked by grace and truth. John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Grace and truth always go together in God’s dealings with us. Truth reveals where we need Him, and grace empowers us to walk with Him. If what you are hearing tears you down without offering hope, it’s not the voice of God. But if it convicts and then points you toward restoration in Christ, then you are hearing His Spirit.
4. Many Mistake Accusation for God’s Work
Some Christians, with good intentions, think they are doing the Lord’s work by pointing out faults, failures, and shortcomings in others. But my friends, that is not the ministry of the Holy Spirit—that is the work of the accuser.
The Spirit of God does not humiliate or destroy. He convicts to heal, rebukes to restore, and corrects to build up. Paul reminds us in Romans 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Conclusion
Child of God, you can hear His voice with accuracy. Remove yourself from the confusion of “Is this me? Is this the devil? Is this God?” Instead, ask: “Does this sound like the loving Father revealed in Jesus Christ, or like the accuser who condemns?”
The more you know God’s Word, the sharper your discernment becomes. For His voice always aligns with His Word, His Spirit, and His character of love.
Call to Action
Today, choose to silence the accuser and open your heart to Abba Father. When He speaks, His words will bring peace, love, and guidance. Train your ear to His voice by spending time in Scripture and prayer. And remember: God doesn’t put you down—He lifts you up.
May you walk this week with confidence, knowing that the Shepherd speaks, and His sheep hear Him with clarity and accuracy.
Amen.
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