Pray And Position Yourself To Hear From God

Moment of Silence: Close your eyes-Jesus---(Centering Prayer-that includes Spiritual Discipline of Silence)…As for me and my household we will serve the Lord.

1. Hearing from God typically refers to receiving messages or guidance through various means such as prayer, meditation, or reading scripture. It’s about discerning God’s will or direction for one’s life.

2. Hearing God, on the other hand, implies a more direct and personal experience of God’s presence and voice. This can happen in moments of stillness, worship, or through spiritual gifts like prophecy. It’s about forming a deeper connection with God. Praying and Positioning to Hear God”

Prayer is a two-way conversation with you and God---you talk to God, then you Listen. It’s communicating and fellowshipping with God. The No. 1 priority in God’s heart is to spend quality time with you. We need to be able to hear His voice. The more time you spend in God’s presence, the more you will recognize his voice---Jesus’ model prayer begins with the words, “Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name… Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” Within this opening line lies our divine purpose—the intricate tapestry of life. You can live in an attitude of prayer every moment, being in constant contact with God beyond the prayer room. This becomes very crucial because the time is coming that Jesus is coming back. We want our heart to be aligned with God heart and purpose for our lives. Often, we encounter crossroads—moments when we must choose our path. The world and our own desires whisper, “Figure it out on your own,” or “Do what feels right—it’s all about you.” Yet, there exists a higher wisdom, a divine compass that calls us: God’s way. This compass—the Holy Spirit—is within us, empowering us to conquer life’s challenges. God answers prayers, but are we truly listening for His response? Have you positioned yourself to hear God? Or have we already decided the outcome before we even pray, directing God according to our own understanding? Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” God’s way isn’t a mere suggestion; it’s the blueprint of eternity-of abundant living. It weaves purpose into our existence, aligning our steps with His divine plan.

Sometimes, internal barriers (let’s call them “walls”) prevent us from hearing God’s voice clearly. The Battle of Jericho serves as a powerful reminder of how limited our understanding of God’s way can be in life situations. When we rely solely on our own understanding, we stumble in the darkness, and at times, we find ourselves complaining without true insight. God’s promise for mankind has never changed---God has remained faithful to his promise. God made sure that what happened at Jericho was in no way a result of human strategy. But isn’t that just like God---delivering his people his way.

Background: Joshua’s Journey: Trusting God Amidst Challenges. Joshua, the appointed leader of the Israelites, had a remarkable journey leading them to the Promised Land. When you read Joshua chapters 1-5, you are reading where Joshua is hearing from God the reading/meditating on the word, and you read where he is hearing God…Connecting to how God is directing his steps---God’s way not Moses way. Before reaching this destination, the Israelites endured 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, having been delivered from bondage. Joshua himself was born into slavery, growing up amidst struggle, injustice, and inhumane conditions. Yet, he held onto the belief that God would deliver them. Joshua witnessed God’s faithfulness during the miraculous exodus across the Red Sea. He was among the group that crossed the dry seabed, a powerful testament to divine intervention. When Joshua first surveyed the land, he demonstrated unwavering faith in God. Despite the delay of 40 years, he trusted in God’s promises.

While Joshua may have had his own ideas, he recognized that true success required trust in God and obedience to His instructions. Jericho, with its imposing walls, was built to keep the Israelites out. The people within the city had heard about the Red Sea miracle and Israel’s God. To protect themselves, they relied on their human intellect.

Joshua knew it was possible to conquer Jericho. He prayed, intentionally positioning himself to hear from God. Having witnessed God’s power at the Red Sea, Joshua maintained a close relationship with Him. When he encountered a mysterious man and was told that he was standing on holy ground -he positioned himself to hear from God and hear God.

Unlike the previous generation, Joshua experienced the victory God had promised. Rather than rushing into battle, he sought intentional guidance. Regular conversations with God provided encouragement and instruction. When facing impossible situations, we can learn from Joshua: