INTRODUCTION:
In our last study, we learned about how to hear from God and what to do to elicit our hearing from Him. Today, we will learn how to differentiate between God's voice and that of the adversary; and we will advance some reasons why people find it difficult to obey God's voice even when they are sure it was God's. May the Lord teach us today in Jesus name, Amen.
A. HOW DO I DIFFERENTIATE GOD'S VOICE FROM THAT OF THE DEVIL?
It is essential to know whether you are hearing God or a particular message is from the devil with the intention of misleading you or distracting your attention. Whenever God sends us a message or speaks to us, such a message will agree with the Holy Scripture and you will have peace within you. In addition, God could use other means of revelation to confirm or warn you. Jonah 1:1, 3:1, Matt. 4:1-11, ll Tim. 3:16-17, Ps. 119:11, I Cor. 10:11, Rom. 15:4, 8:14, I Jn. 5:3, Eze. 14:3-5.
B. WHYDOWEDISOBEYTHEVOICEOFGOD?
Even when people are really sure that God is the one speaking to them, they could still resist His will and refuse to carry out His injunctions. Sometimes it may be because of fear or non-agreement with their expectation. Jonah 1:3, Num. 22:9-13, 15-20, 31-35, Acts 10:9-16, I Sam. 15:1- 3, 9, 13-15, 22.
CONCLUSION: To obey is better than sacrifice.
