Psalm 138:2 English Standard Version (ESV) I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.

Having decades of experience in hearing God it has always been difficult to relate to others exactly how God speaks. What works for one person might not work for another and we must believe people when they say they are saved. We must no cast a shadow of suspicion just because the say they are not hearing God speak. God knows how to reach each of us in a way we can accept His Word and do His will.

Trying to boil it all down so that anyone will stand a better chance means placing this in the most basic terms. It must begin with our belief that God does want to talk to you and that we are willing to listen.

Hebrews 11:6 English Standard Version (ESV) And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

This is a faith based relationship and the reward we seek is to hear God for ourselves. Towards that effort the Lord has said a good place to start is Psalm 138:2. We must start with humility. We are asking the God of the universe to speak to us. Attitude is everything when coming before the King of Kings. We should be grateful for the opportunity to have an audience with the King.

Acts 11:16 English Standard Version (ESV) And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’

Have we received the baptism of the Holy Spirit? If we are not sure, then we should sit down with our pastors and have that discussion.

This comes next. See tomorrow’s post.