God’s Voice
“And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.” — 1 Kings 19:12
“Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: ‘Today, if you hear His voice…’” — Hebrews 3:7
I was sitting, listening to God as He was giving me instructions. In that moment, I thought, God’s voice is like rubbing your fingers together—a subtle, still, quiet sound that speaks directly to your soul.
I have never audibly heard God’s voice, yet His instructions are always clear and direct. It’s as though He is continually speaking in the background. I may hear the sounds of everything happening around me, but there is always this gentle voice prompting me to act or speak.
It feels as though the Holy Spirit opens the gateway for me to hear God’s voice. He is always giving direction, but in the past, I didn’t always recognize Him. His voice can be so quiet that you must still your spirit to hear Him. I’ve learned that when I am in a hurry and moving too fast, I often miss His voice. Sometimes I’ll hear Him say, Do this, and I’ll respond, Okay, but then get distracted with what I was already doing—only to realize that His voice is gone and I no longer hear the instructions.
Time has taught me to move when He says move. God is always at work, and if we think He will simply wait for us, we misunderstand how His Kingdom operates. We were created for Him and for the assignment He has given us. Often, His answer is wait.
In Psalm 40:1, David wrote: “I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.” Spiritual waiting is active faith—trusting that God’s timing is perfect and that He is moving behind the scenes. Just because we do not see or hear His plan unfolding does not mean nothing is happening.
The woman with the issue of blood waited twelve years to be healed, but God had already heard her cry. The answer was “yes”—in His timing. David waited 20–25 years before becoming king. He heard the Lord’s voice and understood it, but that direction required waiting.
In my own life, I have not always heard God tell me to “wait,” but He has spoken promises over me that have yet to manifest. God’s words are true, and when He speaks, it is always to bring Him glory and will always align with Scripture. I used to wonder whether I was hearing from God or simply thinking my own thoughts, but He reminded me: if what I’m hearing doesn’t align with the Bible, it’s not from Him. God’s directions are clear and precise—never confusing. Satan is the author of confusion, not God.
Sometimes God tells us what He will do in our lives, and instead of waiting for His next instruction, we try to make it happen ourselves. When it fails, we run back to God confused. Consider Abraham and Sarah—God promised them a son, but impatience led them to act on their own. Yet God still fulfilled His promise in His way and His time.
We must learn to wait on the Lord and be of good courage, for what He says He will do will surely come to pass. He does not need our help—just our faith.
Key Takeaways
Hearing God’s voice comes from a relationship with Him.
His instructions often lead to a period of waiting.
When we try to implement His plan without Him, we create unnecessary trouble.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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