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(taken from chapter 9 of Who Has the Last Word? “Recognizing God’s Voice,” pg. 157-8)
Elijah recognized God’s voice as a whisper (1 Kings 19:12-13). The sheep recognized and followed the voice of the Good Shepherd (John 10:2-5). It’s about knowing God, not just about Him, in order to recognize His voice of truth in the midst of trying times.
The more time we spend in the Word, the more we come to know His words, and the easier it is to discern His words of truth amidst the bombardment of lies.
My sister and brother-in-law were on a camping trip outside of cell range. But our other housemate needed to reach them in order to ask permission to bring home a puppy she wanted to adopt.
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Moses came down from Mount Sinai and had to cover his face because of the splendor and radiance that blinded the Israelites. His time with God was reflected on his face. For some, this was intimidating, and for some, I believe it was inspiring.
When I meet someone who has obviously spent time in God’s presence, I am inspired to know how she has arrived at that moment in her relationship with God. I may not be able to go through the same experiences that brought her there, but I can learn from her and be inspired by her story and be equipped to know God in new ways.
However, I am convicted as I write this because I have not been spending as much time in the Word, in prayer, or with other Christians as I know are necessary and beneficial—three key elements for growing in my knowledge of God. (Remember yesterday’s post? I’m not talking about knowing about Him, saber, but rather my knowledge of Him, or knowing Him, conocer).