GOD IS YOUR FATHER. John 14:18.

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I have friends who do not expect God to speak to them, Christians who believe God spoke in Bible times, but does not speak today. They argue that because the Bible is now a complete book, Christians can find everything they need in the Bible and do not need to hear from God.

I disagree. We often face challenging decisions that require Divine guidance. Sometimes we need to be led. What if you receive a cancer diagnosis, then a second opinion, and you now face two doctors who are in disagreement? Do you take the aggressive and expensive treatment for a disease you may not have, or do you do nothing, and risk becoming sicker? Do you get a third opinion? A decision like this could take years off your life, and cost a fortune. Is there a Bible verse that will tell you what to do? If so, how will you find it?

God will not abandon you to muddle through on your own.

He is your Father. Fathers give their children wisdom and guidance. Some believers describe life as if we are all orphans—they do not expect guidance from the Lord, but they have His book, if only they can find the right passages…. But we are not orphans. In fact, Jesus addresses this notion specifically:

“I will NOT leave you as orphans. I will come to you.” John 14:18.

Jesus will come to you and He WILL speak! Keys to hearing His voice:

1) EXPECT Him to speak to you, and–

2) Be willing to OBEY no matter what He says. No matter what! Lay down all your wishes and desires through prayer—then ask Him for His answers, HIS wishes.

3) Study the Bible so well that God can use it to speak to you—it will always be your first and BEST source of guidance.

4) Spend so much time in His word that you develop an “ear” for His voice—because He speaks to you the most when you are reading His words.

Then He will speak to you.

“My sheep hear my voice and they follow me.” John 10:27.

God, teach us to know Your voice, to LISTEN and OBEY. Remind us when we are mistaken—when time passes and we discover it was NOT you—but help us to always EXPECT you to speak.

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Published by Steven Wales

Dad's Daily Devotional began as text messages to my family. I wanted my teenagers to know their father was reading the Bible. But they were at school by then. Initially, I sent them a favorite verse or an insight based on what I read each day. That grew into drafting a devotional readng which I would send them via text. I work as an attorney and an adjunct professor, and recently wrote a book called HOW TO MAKE A'S.

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