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23-083 READY AND WILLING TO LISTEN
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23-083 READY AND WILLING TO LISTEN

VERSE: After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. MATTHEW 2:13
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Warriors…have you ever had a dream that felt so real, so vivid, that you knew it was more than just your subconscious at work? Have you ever felt a nudge in your spirit, a gentle whisper that you knew was from God? These are the moments when we must pay attention, for God speaks to us in many ways, including through dreams and whispers.

We live in a world that is loud and chaotic, a world that bombards us with information and distractions. It can be difficult to hear the still, small voice of God in the midst of all the noise. But when we take the time to quiet our hearts and listen, we will hear Him speak. Sometimes it may be a whisper, barely audible above the din of our busy lives. Other times it may be a dream that lingers long after we wake up. However He chooses to speak to us, we must be ready and willing to listen.

Joseph was a man who heard God’s voice in his dreams. He listened and obeyed, even when it meant taking his family and fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod’s wrath. The wise men also heard God’s voice in a dream, and they followed the star to find the Christ child. These were not idle fantasies or wishful thinking; they were divine revelations that led to life-changing decisions.

We too can hear God’s voice in our dreams and whispers. We can ask Him to speak to us and trust that He will guide us in the way we should go. We can seek His wisdom and discernment, knowing that He will not lead us astray. We can rest in the assurance that His plans for us are good, and that He has a purpose and a destiny for each of us.

So I ask you, brothers and sisters, are you listening for God’s whispers? Are you paying attention to the dreams He gives you? Are you willing to follow where He leads, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone?

As we close, I want to encourage you to take some time today to listen for God’s voice. Quiet your heart and ask Him to speak to you. Be open and receptive to whatever He may say, whether it’s a dream, a whisper, or a still, small voice. And when you hear Him, be obedient and follow where He leads. For there is power in God’s whisper, and it can change the course of our lives.

Follow-up Questions:

  1. How can we distinguish between God’s voice and our own thoughts when we have a dream or hear a whisper?

  2. How can we develop a habit of listening for God’s whispers in our daily lives?

  3. Have you ever experienced a dream or whisper from God that led to a life-changing decision? What was it like, and how did you know it was from Him?

Call to Action:

Take some time today to pray and ask God to speak to you in a dream or whisper. Keep a journal by your bedside and write down any dreams or insights you receive. Practice listening for His voice throughout the day, and be open to whatever He may say.

Conclusion:

Warriors, let us be a people who are sensitive to God’s voice. Let us listen for His whispers and follow where He leads. For He is a good Father who longs to guide us in the way we should go. May we be a people who are marked by the power of His whisper, and may our lives be forever changed as a result. Amen.

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