Here is the August Journal Writing Plan. The goal is to write one daily. Don’t just write a response and then move on to something more. Spend time thinking about what you wrote, pray over it, and consider what it means to you. https://teens4jesus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Aug-HearingGod.pdf #teens4jesus #t4jym #journalwritingplan #journal #journalchallenge #journaling #journalwriting #journalwithme #christianfaith #youthministry #christiangrowth

PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS #THE FOUNDATION FOR VISION RECEPTION (Prophetic Series) LEAD SCRIPTURE: Habakkuk 2:1-3 (KJV) "I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me..." INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUNDATION FOR VISION RECEPTION One of the greatest privileges granted to humanity is the ability to receive communications from divinity.Throughout Scriptures, God has consistently demonstrated His willingness to reveal His mind, purposes, intentions, strategies, warnings, and promises to men and women who positioned themselves appropriately before Him. "Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets" (Amos 3:7). However, divine revelation is not accidental. God speaks freely, yet not everyone hears Him clearly. Heaven broadcasts continually, but only prepared hearts receive accurately. Just as radio waves fill the atmosphere but require a properly tuned receiver, divine communications require spiritual positioning and preparation. This reality led us in previous teachings into the subject of SPIRITUAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, where we discovered that every revelation from God passes through identifiable stages: THE STAGES OF SPIRITUAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 1. Vision Reception Stage Receiving divine information through visions, dreams, impressions, Scriptures, prophetic utterances, angelic visitations, or the inward witness of the Holy Spirit. "The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel..." (Ezekiel 1:3). 2. Assimilation Stage Swallowing and internalizing what God has spoken. "Son of man, eat that thou findest..." (Ezekiel 3:1). 3. Incubation Stage Allowing divine information to mature within the spirit. "Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). 4. Interrogation Stage Prayerfully asking God questions concerning the revelation. "I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?" (Daniel 12:8). 5. Ministrations Stage Delivering the message when God grants permission. "Cry aloud, spare not..." (Isaiah 58:1). Interestingly, four of these stages are largely inward workings between God and man. Only the final stage becomes public. Yet before all these stages can begin, something fundamental must happen: VISION MUST FIRST BE RECEIVED. The question therefore becomes: What creates the atmosphere for God to speak? Habakkuk teaches us that before hearing God, he first climbed the tower. Ezekiel was positioned among the captives by the River Chebar before the heavens opened (Ezekiel 1:1-3). Later, God commanded him to leave the crowd and go into the plain before receiving further revelations (Ezekiel 3:22-24). Abraham heard God more clearly after Lot departed from him (Genesis 13:14-18). Jesus repeatedly withdrew into mountains and solitary places to commune with the Father (Luke 5:16). These examples reveal a profound truth: Vision is not merely given; it is often received by prepared vessels. THE SEVEN FOUNDATIONS FOR VISION RECEPTION 1. STRATEGIC POSITIONING Before Habakkuk heard God, he climbed his watchtower. Before Moses received the Law, he ascended Sinai. Before John received Revelation, he was isolated on Patmos. Scriptures: Habakkuk 2:1 Exodus 24:12 Revelation 1:9-10 Position affects perception. The wrong environment can mute divine communications. The right environment can amplify them. Word of Wisdom: Your location often determines your revelation. 2. EMPATHETIC AND INTIMATE LISTENING Habakkuk said: "I will watch to see what He will say." He listened with expectation. Many pray endlessly but rarely pause to listen. Scriptures: Habakkuk 2:1 1 Samuel 3:10 John 10:27 Samuel heard because he responded: "Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth." Word of Wisdom: God often speaks to listeners, not merely talkers. 3. CONSECRATION AND PURITY OF HEART Impure vessels struggle to discern divine frequencies accurately. Scriptures: Matthew 5:8 Psalm 24:3-4 2 Timothy 2:21 A dirty window cannot transmit clear light. Likewise, a polluted heart struggles to perceive God's voice clearly. Word of Wisdom: Purity sharpens perception. 4. SEPARATION FROM DISTRACTIONS Lot's departure preceded Abraham's next major revelation. Jesus frequently withdrew from crowds. Isaac went into the field to meditate. Scriptures: Genesis 13:14 Luke 5:16 Genesis 24:63 Noise is one of revelation's greatest enemies. Word of Wisdom: God whispers where distractions are silenced. 5. SPIRITUAL HUNGER AND EXPECTANCY God reveals Himself to seekers. Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:13 Matthew 5:6 Psalm 42:1-2 Hungry men hear heaven better than comfortable men. Word of Wisdom: Revelation follows pursuit. 6. PATIENCE AND WAITING UPON GOD Not every divine communication arrives instantly. Some revelations require waiting. Scriptures: Isaiah 40:31 Psalm 27:14 Habakkuk 2:3 Daniel waited. David waited. Joseph waited. Word of Wisdom: Impatience interrupts divine downloads. 7. OBEDIENCE TO PREVIOUS REVELATIONS God seldom gives new instructions to those ignoring previous ones. Scriptures: Luke 16:10 James 1:22 John 7:17 Every act of obedience expands spiritual capacity. Word of Wisdom: Light obeyed produces greater light. 🔥🔥🔥 WISDOM NOTES God is not silent; many times, men are simply distracted. Revelation flows toward responsibility. Vision is rarely received by casual seekers. Heaven invests heavily in attentive listeners. Every prophetic giant first mastered private communion. Crowded schedules often produce empty spirits. Spiritual sensitivity is built intentionally. What God says can change your destiny, but what you do with what He says determines its manifestation. Revelation without assimilation becomes information. Revelation without obedience becomes condemnation. FINAL THOUGHTS🤔 The prophetic ministry is not primarily about predicting events; it is about accurately perceiving God's heart and cooperating with His purposes. The greatest challenge facing many believers today is not that God has stopped speaking. The challenge is that the enabling environment necessary for hearing Him has been neglected. Habakkuk climbed. Moses ascended. Ezekiel positioned himself. Daniel prayed. John waited on Patmos. Jesus withdrew often. The common denominator among all these men was intentional positioning. The future belongs to those who can hear God accurately. The battles of tomorrow will be won by revelations received today. The destinies of nations often hang upon a single word received from heaven. May we become men and women who know how to stand upon our watch, ascend our towers, quiet our souls, and hear what the Spirit is saying in our generation. 🔥🔥🔥 PRAYER LINES 🔥Father, sharpen my spiritual ears to hear Your voice clearly in Jesus' Name! 🔥Lord, remove every distraction hindering my sensitivity to the Holy Spirit! 🔥Father, position me strategically for divine encounters and revelations! 🔥Every veil covering my spiritual eyes, catch fire now in Jesus' Name! 🔥Lord, baptize me afresh with the spirit of wisdom and revelation! 🔥Father, make me a faithful steward of every revelation You entrust to me! 🔥Let every spiritual noise competing with Your voice be silenced in my life! 🔥O Lord, grant me grace to obey every instruction You reveal to me! Father, transform me into a vessel fit for prophetic insight and divine communication! 🔥Let fresh visions, divine dreams, heavenly encounters, and supernatural understanding become my portion in Jesus' Mighty Name! 🔥🔥🔥 AMEN! #PropheticSeries #VisionReception #HearingGod #HolySpirit #PropheticMinistry #KingdomLeadership #ChristianDiscipleship #FaithWalk #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #PrayerLife #RevivalFire #KingdomPurpose #GospelSpiritInternationalMissions #GSIMTV #DailyAltarWatch #PhilosophicalReflections #SpiritLedLife #DivineDirection

PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS THE ART OF INCUBATING DIVINE SECRETS ....Why Some Revelations Must Remain Hidden Until Their Appointed Time LEAD THOUGHT "Some Spiritual Informations Are Exclusively For Private Consumption, Not For Public Communication; Learn To Incubate Your Personal Revelations—The World Is A Wicked Place!" LEAD SCRIPTURES Proverbs 11:13 (KJV) "A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter." Luke 2:19 (KJV) "But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." Ecclesiastes 3:7 (KJV) "A time to keep silence, and a time to speak." INTRODUCTION One of the greatest tragedies in the Kingdom of God is not the absence of revelation but the misuse of revelation. Many believers have lost opportunities, relationships, ministries, businesses, marriages, callings, and destinies—not because God failed to speak, but because they spoke too quickly about what God revealed. Truth be told, every revelation is not a publication. Every vision is not a press release. Every prophecy is not a social media update. Every dream is not a sermon. And every divine encounter is not meant for public consumption. The God who reveals mysteries is also the God who conceals mysteries (Proverbs 25:2). Indeed, some revelations are given to be proclaimed from rooftops (Matthew 10:27), but others are given to be preserved in the secret chambers of the heart until the appointed season. Mary understood this principle. When angels spoke concerning Jesus, she did not organize a press conference in Nazareth. She kept those things and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19). Joseph, however, represents the opposite extreme. His dreams were genuine, but his timing was poor. The revelation came from God. The announcement came from Joseph. The pit came from his brothers. The prison came from circumstances. And twenty years of suffering followed a revelation that should have been incubated. Samson lost his eyes because he could not manage a secret (Judges 16:17-21). Saul preserved his future because he knew when to remain silent (1 Samuel 10:16). Jesus Himself repeatedly instructed people: "Tell no man." (Matthew 8:4; Mark 7:36) Imagine that! The Son of God performed miracles and then demanded confidentiality. Why? Because timing matters. Revelation without timing becomes frustration. Vision without incubation attracts unnecessary opposition. Purpose without discretion invites premature warfare. Not every person celebrating you today is qualified to hear what God told you yesterday. Sometimes Heaven whispers because it intends for the message to mature before it manifests. Just as seeds develop underground before breaking through the soil, revelations often require hidden seasons before public manifestations. The Kingdom is full of mysteries. And mysteries are not managed by noise. They are managed by wisdom. THE SEVEN BENEFITS OF INCUBATING SPIRITUAL INFORMATIONS 1. INCUBATION PROTECTS DESTINY FROM PREMATURE WARFARE Joseph's dreams attracted hostility before their fulfillment. Nehemiah concealed his plans before rebuilding Jerusalem. Jesus often withdrew from publicity until His hour arrived. Scriptures: Genesis 37:5-11 Nehemiah 2:12-16 John 7:6 Wisdom: What is hidden can grow. What is prematurely exposed can be attacked. 2. INCUBATION ALLOWS REVELATION TO MATURE God's words often require processing. Mary pondered. Daniel reflected. Jacob meditated. Scriptures: Luke 2:19 Daniel 7:28 Psalm 119:11 Wisdom: Deep revelations require deep incubation. 3. INCUBATION PRESERVES DIVINE TIMING A revelation may be correct yet untimely. Habakkuk teaches that every vision has an appointed time. Scriptures: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Genesis 41:14 Wisdom: A right word at the wrong time can become a wrong word. 4. INCUBATION REDUCES ENVY, JEALOUSY, AND SABOTAGE Many battles are self-invited through excessive disclosure. Scriptures: Genesis 37:8 Proverbs 12:23 Matthew 7:6 Wisdom: Not every ear deserves access to your future. 5. INCUBATION CULTIVATES SPIRITUAL DEPTH Meditation transforms information into revelation. Scriptures: Joshua 1:8 Psalm 1:2 Psalm 63:6 Wisdom: What stays longer in your heart grows stronger in your life. 6. INCUBATION PRODUCES DISCERNMENT Not every revelation means what it initially appears to mean. Daniel sought interpretation. John asked questions. Habakkuk waited for explanations. Scriptures: Daniel 8:15-17 Revelation 17:7 Habakkuk 2:1 Wisdom: Interpretation is often more important than information. 7. INCUBATION PREPARES YOU FOR MANIFESTATION God often prepares the vessel before unveiling the vision. Joseph needed Egypt. Moses needed Midian. David needed the wilderness. Scriptures: Genesis 50:20 Exodus 3:1-10 Psalm 78:70-72 Wisdom: God develops people privately before displaying them publicly. 🔥🔥🔥 WISDOM NOTES Loose lips have buried more destinies than open warfare. Some people are not witches; they simply talk too much. Every revelation is not an announcement. God reveals secrets to friends, but He entrusts them only to stewards. Silence is not ignorance; many times it is wisdom under control. The difference between Joseph in Genesis 37 and Joseph in Genesis 41 was not revelation—it was maturity. Heaven often hides what Hell is not yet permitted to see. Learn to carry a promise without advertising it. Learn to nurture a vision without explaining it. Learn to hear from God without feeling obligated to report it. FINAL THOUGHTS🧠🤔 The world is not only full of opportunities; it is also full of opposition. Not everyone clapping for you is assigned to help you. Not everyone asking questions deserves answers. Not everyone smiling at you can be trusted with your future. The greatest revelations in Scripture often passed through seasons of secrecy before seasons of manifestation. The Messiah spent thirty years hidden before three years revealed. David was anointed long before he was enthroned. Joseph dreamed long before he ruled. The lesson is simple: Incubate before you demonstrate. Meditate before you communicate. Conceal before you reveal. And above all, Let God decide when your private revelation becomes public manifestation. 🔥🔥🔥 PRAYER LINES 🔥Father, deliver me from every spirit of careless disclosure in Jesus' Name! 🔥Lord, grant me wisdom to know when to speak and when to remain silent! 🔥Father, preserve every divine seed You have planted within my spirit! 🔥O Lord, hide my destiny from unnecessary warfare and opposition! 🔥Give me grace to incubate every revelation until its appointed season! Father, make me a faithful steward of divine mysteries! 🔥Every blessing delayed through careless speech, receive restoration now! 🔥Lord, teach my tongue wisdom and my heart discretion! 🔥Let every revelation You have given me mature into manifestation! 🔥Father, establish me as a trustworthy custodian of heavenly secrets! 🔥🔥🔥 AMEN! #KingdomWisdom #SpiritualMaturity #PropheticInsight #HearingGod #ChristianLeadership #FaithAndWisdom #HolySpirit #PurposeDrivenLife #KingdomCulture #BiblicalWisdom #PropheticLiving #ChristianGrowth #GSIMTV #PhilosophicalReflections #DivineSecrets #KingdomMysteries #SpiritualStewardship #VisionAndPurpose #WisdomForLiving #DestinyPreservation

🙋‍♂️ G’day 🆔 DAY 2 – SPEAK LORD Are you listening for the voice of God? In a world of noise, do you know the sound of His whisper? 🌅 #WorshipAndTheWord – A Listening Servant 🎶 #HereIAmSendMe #DarleneZschech God often speaks to those who make room to hear Him. ✨ ✝️ Through Jesus Christ, we are no longer separated from God. We are His sheep, and He still speaks to His people by His Spirit, through His Word, and with loving clarity. ✝️ Because we belong to Him, we do not have to live confused or directionless. A listening heart becomes a fruitful life. 📝 The Gentle Whisper of God ✏️ The Lord often speaks beyond the noise and spectacle. 📖 1 Kings 19:11–12 (BSB) “Then the LORD said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD.’ And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and powerful wind tore through the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” ➡️ God is not limited to dramatic moments—He often meets us in quiet intimacy. 📝 The Voice of God ✏️ God still speaks today. 📖 John 10:27 “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” ➡️ Sons and daughters of God can know His voice. 📝 Samuel’s Response ✏️ The right posture unlocks direction. 📖 1 Samuel 3:10 “Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as at other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel answered, ‘Speak, for Your servant is listening.’” ➡️ Availability invites revelation. 📝 This Is the Way ✏️ God gives direction to listening hearts. 📖 Isaiah 30:21 “And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way. Walk in it.’” 📖 Isaiah 6:8: Then I heard the voice of the Lord... “Here am I. Send me!” ➡️ God faithfully guides those who stay attentive to Him, and make themselves available 🎺 Beloved: Reject noise, distraction, and spiritual dullness. Cast down the lie that God is silent. He is speaking—through Scripture, conviction, wisdom, and peace. Stay close to the Good Shepherd, and know his voice above the noise. Position yourself today. Slow down. Listen again. The Lord still leads willing hearts. 🙏 Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You that You are not distant or silent. I reject confusion, distraction, and unbelief. I receive clarity, discernment, and a listening spirit. Holy Spirit, sharpen my ears to hear the voice of Jesus and strengthen me to obey quickly. I am led by God and taught by His Spirit. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. 🎶📖🔥🙏 🎹 #AltarFrontWorship 🙌🏾 with #PsChrisB-270426🎶 © “Here I Am Send Me” – Darlene Zschech – 2006 Used under Fair Use/Dealing for the purpose of Worship and Teaching All rights reserved. 📺 Watch 🔴 YT: https://youtube.com/live/l7-h-LXZxYM ✅ Subscribe | 👣 Follow | ❤️ Like | 🔄 Share ▶️ YouTube/FB: @christopherboothministries ⚫ TT: PsChrisB 🟧 IG: PsChrisB; stchristopheroz; christopherboothoz ✝️ Church: clg.org.au #HearingGod #Samuel #John10 #ChristopherBooth #ChurchOfTheLivingGod #CLGPastor #4Square #Saviour #Healer #HolySpiritBaptiser #SoonComingKing #ChristianAustralia #AussieChristians #SydneyChurch #WorshipAndScripture #DailyDevotional #WordOfGod #ChristianInspiration #BibleVerseOfTheDay #ChristianMusic #PraiseAndWorship #WorshipLeader #ChristianLiving #PrayerForTheDay #DailyBread #GodsWordsForToday @followers @christopherboothoz @stchristopheroz @christopheroz @PsChristopherBoothOz @PsChrisB @Tentmakeroz

The Holy Spirit Often Speaks Quietly, Not Loudly. Many believers expect God to always speak through dramatic signs—thunder, visions, or loud revelations. But Scripture shows that the Holy Spirit often speaks in a quiet, gentle way. If you are always looking for noise, you may miss divine direction. God is not always in the spectacular; sometimes He is in the subtle whisper. “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 (KJV) 1. God’s Voice Is Often Gentle and Quiet 1 Kings 19:11–12 Elijah expected God in wind, earthquake, and fire But God came in a still small voice The Holy Spirit does not compete with noise His voice is calm, peaceful, and gentle “My sheep hear my voice…” — John 10:27 If your life is too noisy (distractions, sin, busyness), you will struggle to hear Him. 2. The Holy Spirit Speaks Through Inner Witness Romans 8:16 “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit…” Explanation: The Holy Spirit speaks inside you, not just outside It comes as: A deep knowing A sense of peace or unrest A quiet conviction You may feel uneasy about a decision without knowing why—that is often the Spirit guiding you. 3. God Speaks in Peace, Not Confusion 1 Corinthians 14:33 “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace…” The voice of the Holy Spirit brings: Clarity Direction Peace The enemy brings: Fear Pressure Confusion Key Discernment Principle: If it is loud and chaotic, it may not be God. 4. You Must Be Still to Hear Him Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God…” Stillness is a spiritual requirement God’s quiet voice requires: Silence Meditation Sensitivity Practical Ways to Be Still: Spend time in prayer daily Reduce distractions (phone, noise) Meditate on God’s Word 5. The Holy Spirit Speaks Through the Word of God 2 Timothy 3:16 The Bible is the primary voice of God The Spirit will never contradict Scripture Sometimes the “quiet voice” is simply a Scripture coming alive in your heart. 6. Disobedience Can Silence the Voice 1 Thessalonians 5:19 “Quench not the Spirit.” Ignoring God repeatedly dulls your sensitivity The more you obey, the clearer His voice becomes Conclusionon God is still speaking today—but not always loudly. If you want to hear the Holy Spirit: Slow down Stay quiet Stay sensitive Stay obedient Remember: The loudest voice is not always God’s voice—the clearest one is. Call to Action Ask God to sharpen your spiritual ears Create time daily to listen, not just to talk Obey even the smallest promptings Closing Prayer “Lord, open my ears to hear Your quiet voice. Help me to discern Your Spirit clearly. Remove every distraction and make my heart sensitive to Your leading. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” Pastor Abiodun Kadri #HolySpirit #StillSmallVoice #HearingGod #SpiritualDiscernment #ChristianLiving #FaithWalk #GodSpeaks #QuietVoiceOfGod #BibleTeaching #SpiritLed #ChristianSermon

How God Speaks to His People God is not silent. From the beginning of creation, God has always communicated with His people. Many believers often ask, “Does God still speak today?” The answer is Yes. God still speaks, but we must understand how He communicates and develop the spiritual sensitivity to hear Him. The Bible confirms this in Job 33:14: "For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not." This means God speaks in different ways, but many people fail to recognize His voice. 1. God Speaks Through His Word (The Bible) The primary way God speaks to His people is through Scripture. The Bible is God's written voice to humanity. In 2 Timothy 3:16–17: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." Whenever you read the Bible, God is speaking directly to you. His Word provides guidance, correction, encouragement, and direction for life. Example: When someone is confused about what to do, a Bible verse may suddenly become clear and speak directly to their situation. 2. God Speaks Through the Holy Spirit God also speaks through the Holy Spirit, who lives inside believers. In John 16:13: "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth." The Holy Spirit communicates through: Inner conviction Spiritual prompting Peace or unrest in your spirit Sometimes you may feel strongly that something is right or wrong — that can be the Holy Spirit guiding you. 3. God Speaks Through Dreams and Visions Another biblical way God communicates is through dreams and visions. In Joel 2:28: "Your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions." Throughout the Bible, God used dreams to communicate with His people. Examples include: Joseph received prophetic dreams (Genesis 37). Daniel interpreted dreams and visions. Joseph was warned in a dream to protect baby Jesus. However, dreams must always be tested with the Word of God. 4. God Speaks Through His Servants (Prophets and Ministers) God often speaks through anointed servants, such as prophets, pastors, and teachers. In Amos 3:7: "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets." Examples in the Bible include: Nathan who corrected David Samuel who guided kings Elijah who delivered God's message God still uses ministers today to deliver messages that bring direction, warning, and encouragement. 5. God Speaks Through Circumstances Sometimes God speaks through life situations and open or closed doors. In Revelation 3:7: "What he opens no man can shut, and what he shuts no man can open." For example: A door of opportunity may open unexpectedly. A plan may fail repeatedly because God is redirecting you. Circumstances can sometimes be God's way of guiding your steps. 6. God Speaks Through a Still Small Voice God may speak quietly within the heart. In 1 Kings 19:12: God spoke to Elijah through a still small voice, not through wind, earthquake, or fire. This teaches that God’s voice is often gentle and quiet, and we must learn to be spiritually sensitive. 7. God Speaks Through Wise Counsel God can also speak through godly advice from mature believers. In Proverbs 11:14: "In the multitude of counsellors there is safety." Sometimes the answer you are praying for may come through a wise person God places in your life. How to Hear God Clearly Live a life of prayer – Prayer opens your spirit to hear God. Study the Bible regularly – The more you know God's Word, the easier it is to recognize His voice. Stay away from sin – Sin can block spiritual sensitivity. Be spiritually quiet – Many people cannot hear God because their lives are too noisy. Test every message with Scripture – God never contradicts His Word. Conclusion God is still speaking today. The real question is not whether God speaks, but whether we are listening. Just like young Samuel said in 1 Samuel 3:10: "Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth." May our hearts always be open to hear the voice of God. Pastor Abiodun Kadri #GodSpeaks #HearingGod #VoiceOfGod #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #HolySpiritGuidance #FaithMessage #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTruth #WalkWithGod

🔥 OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART — A PRAYER FOR TRUE INTIMACY & SPIRIT-LED LIVING “Open the eyes of my heart, Lord… I want to see You.” Not with the eyes of the flesh—but with the eyes of the spirit. Because the deepest realities of God are not discovered by logic alone, but by revelation. The greatest hunger a believer can have is not for more information, but for more vision… Not for more activity, but for more intimacy… Not for more noise, but for more hearing. “Having the eyes of your understanding being enlightened…” — Ephesians 1:18 There is a level where you don’t just believe God exists… you begin to perceive Him, recognize His voice, discern His patterns, and understand His dealings. “Jesus, I want to know You and love You more…” This is the cry of a heart that has tasted Him and refuses to remain shallow. “That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection…” — Philippians 3:10 To know Him is not an event—it’s a journey. And to love Him more is not emotion—it’s obedience. “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” — John 14:15 “I want to be Yours 100%…” This is not religion. This is surrender. This is where you stop giving God your weekends and start giving Him your whole life. “Present your bodies a living sacrifice…” — Romans 12:1 When a man is fully yielded, heaven gains an instrument. When a heart becomes fully consecrated, the Spirit gains permission to move without resistance. “I desire to see what the Father is doing… and do only what He does…” This is the dimension of sonship—not just servanthood. “The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do…” — John 5:19 Jesus didn’t move by pressure. He moved by perception. He didn’t speak from impulse. He spoke from alignment. That’s the prophetic lifestyle: seeing before doing hearing before speaking obedience before movement “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word…” — Matthew 4:4 Not yesterday’s word. Not someone else’s word. But the word God is speaking now. “Without You I can do nothing…” This is not weakness—this is spiritual intelligence. “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5 True maturity is not in pretending you’re strong. True maturity is in knowing your strength is borrowed. “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 The more aware you are of your vulnerability, the more dependent you become… And the more dependent you become, the more dangerous you become in the spirit. “I refuse to focus on my failures…” This is where many believers lose battles they were never meant to lose— Not because God stopped loving them… But because they stopped believing they were still loved. “There is therefore now no condemnation…” — Romans 8:1 Condemnation will make you run from God. Conviction will make you run to God. Your mistakes are not your identity. Your failures are not your future. Your past is not your prophecy. “Forgetting those things which are behind…” — Philippians 3:13 “…the beloved of God” This is your foundation. Not your performance. Not your perfection. Not your achievements. “To the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.” — Ephesians 1:6 Before you ever did anything right… He loved you. And when you truly understand His love, obedience stops being forced It becomes a response. “…an unworthy servant bound by choice…” This is the beauty of the Kingdom—God never enslaves, He invites. “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself…” Luke 9:23 The strongest chains in the spirit are not chains of oppression… They are chains of love, forged by surrender. To be “bound” to Christ is to be free from sin. To be “His” is to be liberated from self. PROPHETIC DECLARATION Today I pray: Lord, open the eyes of my heart. Let my spirit become sensitive. Let my ears become sharp. Let my desires be purified. I will not speak unless You speak. I will not move unless You move. I will not build what You didn’t design. I am Yours—fully. I am dependent—gladly. I am willing—joyfully. In Jesus’ name. Amen. If this is your heart, type: “OPEN MY EYES LORD” and share this with someone who needs to come back into alignment. #Jesus #Prophetic #IntimacyWithGod #HearingGod #SpiritualEyes #Consecration #Prayer #HolySpirit #KingdomLiving

📌 WHY SOME PEOPLE WILL NEVER SEE OR HEAR FROM GOD (UNTIL THEY SHIFT REALMS) Many people desire to hear God, see visions, and walk in divine direction… yet they remain spiritually silent and blind—not because God is absent, but because they are trying to interact with a Spirit using the flesh. 1) God Is a Spirit — So He’s Not Perceived by Flesh The first reason some people struggle to encounter God is simple: God is a Spirit. “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” — John 4:24 This means God cannot be contacted by human emotions, physical senses, logic alone, or religious activity without spiritual life. You don’t “hear” God the way you hear people. You don’t “see” God the way you see natural objects. God is not hiding—He is in a realm your flesh cannot decode. “The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God… they are spiritually discerned.” — 1 Corinthians 2:14 2) Jesus Came in the Flesh—Not for Himself, But For Us God entered the physical world through Jesus Christ, not because He needed a body, but because we needed a bridge. “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” — John 1:14 “Great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh…” — 1 Timothy 3:16 Jesus was God in a body—He came to restore what Adam lost: spiritual access. 3) The Body of Christ Is a Gift — And It Produces Transformation The body of Jesus was broken not only to forgive you—but to change you. To take you from corruptible to incorruptible. “This corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.” — 1 Corinthians 15:53 “He will transform our lowly body…” — Philippians 3:21 And those who truly believe don’t only confess Him—they pursue purification. “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” — 2 Timothy 2:19 “Purge… and you will be a vessel for honor… fit for the Master’s use.” — 2 Timothy 2:21 Revelation: Many want divine encounters, but refuse divine cleansing. Yet revelation increases where purification is present. 4) God Does Not Fellowship With Us In the Flesh — But In the Spirit God doesn’t lead you through the noise of your flesh, feelings, and impulses. He leads you through the Spirit. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” — Romans 8:14 God’s voice becomes clearer when your spirit becomes stronger. “My sheep hear My voice…” — John 10:27 The tragedy is that many people want God to “shout” in the physical realm, but God prefers to whisper in the Spirit. 5) Every True Vision of the Lord Is Spiritual Visions are not mental movies. They are spiritual encounters, seen in the realm of the Spirit. “I was in the Spirit…” — Revelation 1:10 “The hand of the LORD was upon me… and brought me out in the Spirit…” — Ezekiel 37:1 If you are not trained to live in the Spirit, you will misinterpret God—or miss Him completely. 6) The Days Are Evil — So Walk Circumspectly We are living in times where darkness is aggressive, distractions are endless, and spiritual sensitivity is constantly under attack. “See then that you walk circumspectly… redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15–16 Walking carelessly in an evil day is dangerous, because what you tolerate in the flesh will eventually affect your ability to discern in the Spirit. 7) Don’t Be Drunk With the World — Be Filled With the Spirit Many people are intoxicated—just not with alcohol only. Some are drunk with: lust pride anger entertainment attention noise money bitterness comparison spiritual laziness But the instruction is clear: “Do not be drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit.” — Ephesians 5:18 The Spirit-filled life is the life where God becomes normal. 8) Flesh-Led People Cannot Walk With a Spirit God This is the dividing line: “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16 “The flesh lusts against the Spirit… and the Spirit against the flesh.” — Galatians 5:17 God doesn’t operate according to carnality. So when a person insists on living by flesh patterns, their spirit becomes dull. “To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 Prophetic truth: If you are led by the flesh, you will always interpret God wrongly. But if you are led by the Spirit, God will begin to speak even through silence. 9) God Manifests in the Physical Only After the Spirit Has Been Engaged God may manifest in the natural realm—yes. But He usually does it: as a confirmation of what was already revealed in the Spirit for the fulfillment of prophecy for divine assignment “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” — Amos 3:7 So the physical manifestation is not the beginning—it is the evidence. FINAL WORD (WAKE-UP CALL) No one can live in sin, carnality, fleshly distractions, and spiritual laziness… and still claim consistent divine encounters. Because God is not found by flesh pursuit—God is found by Spirit hunger. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you… cleanse your hands… purify your hearts.” — James 4:8 PRAYER DECLARATION (WRITE “AMEN” IF THIS IS YOU) Lord, baptize my spirit with sensitivity. Deliver me from the rule of the flesh. Teach me to walk circumspectly in evil days. Fill me with Your Spirit until Your voice becomes clear, constant, and undeniable. I receive the life of incorruption and immortality in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen. You can’t hear a Spirit God with a flesh ear. Shift realms—walk in the Spirit. #PropheticWord #WalkInTheSpirit #SpiritualSensitivity #HearingGod #SeeingInTheSpirit #JesusChrist #Purity #SpiritFilledLife #KingdomReality #Discernment #PrayerLife

Half Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22–23 “And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry...” Obedience is one of the greatest virtues in the life of every believer. It is the key that unlocks divine favor, blessings, and fellowship with God. However, many Christians today are guilty of half obedience—they obey God partially, selectively, or conveniently. Yet, in God’s eyes, half obedience is total disobedience. 1. WHAT IS HALF OBEDIENCE? - Half obedience means doing part of what God commands but leaving out the rest. It is obeying God where it is comfortable, but compromising where it is costly. - Saul was commanded to utterly destroy the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:3), but he spared King Agag and the best of the sheep and oxen. He obeyed partly — and lost his throne. - Half obedience often disguises itself as good intention, but it is rebellion wrapped in religion. 2. WHY GOD REJECTS HALF OBEDIENCE - It questions His authority: When you obey partially, you tell God He is not fully wise. - It opens the door for pride: Saul claimed he had obeyed God (1 Samuel 15:13), yet he had twisted God’s word to suit himself. - It hinders divine blessings: God cannot trust a man who chooses what part of His command to follow. James 2:10 – “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” 3. EXAMPLES OF HALF OBEDIENCE IN THE BIBLE - Lot’s wife (Genesis 19:17,26): She left Sodom but looked back — a partial obedience that cost her life. - Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1–10): They gave part of what they promised, pretending it was all — God judged them immediately. - Moses (Numbers 20:7–12): He struck the rock instead of speaking to it — one act of disobedience barred him from entering Canaan. 4. THE DANGER OF HALF OBEDIENCE - It leads to rejection by God (1 Samuel 15:26). - It destroys destinies that started well. - It deceives you into thinking you are still right with God when you are not. - It gives room for the devil to accuse and deceive. Luke 6:46 – “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” 5. TRUE OBEDIENCE IS COMPLETE OBEDIENCE - True obedience is immediate, total, and joyful submission to God’s Word — no excuses, no delay, no compromise. - Abraham obeyed completely when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:1–18). - Noah obeyed every detail of God’s instruction concerning the ark (Genesis 6:22). - Jesus Christ obeyed even unto death (Philippians 2:8). These examples show that complete obedience is the pathway to divine promotion. 6. AREAS WHERE BELIEVERS STRUGGLE WITH HALF OBEDIENCE - Forgiveness (Matthew 6:14–15) - Tithing and giving (Malachi 3:10) - Evangelism (Matthew 28:19–20) - Purity and holiness (1 Peter 1:15–16) - Submission to authority (Hebrews 13:17) We must examine our hearts: Do we obey only when it suits us, or do we obey even when it costs us everything? 7. HOW TO WALK IN COMPLETE OBEDIENCE - Know God’s Word – You can’t obey what you don’t know (Joshua 1:8). - Trust God’s wisdom – Obedience flows from faith in His plan. - Submit your will – Say like Jesus, “Not my will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). - Be filled with the Holy Spirit – He gives grace to obey fully (Ezekiel 36:27). Fear God more than man – Choose God’s approval over human praise. * Half obedience may seem small in the eyes of men, but it is rebellion before God. Every time we obey partially, we limit God’s move in our lives. The throne that Saul lost because of half obedience was given to David — a man after God’s own heart who obeyed completely. Beloved, God is calling us today to a higher level of obedience — not halfway, not occasionally, but completely and consistently. PRAY THIS PRAYER * Lord, forgive me for every area of partial obedience in my life. * Lord, give me a heart that delights in full obedience. * Deliver me from self-will and pride that resist Your instruction. * Holy Spirit, empower me to obey instantly and completely. * Let my obedience bring glory to Your name and blessings to my destiny. Comment if you are blessed #HalfObedience #TotalObedience #ChristianFaith #WalkInObedience #HearingGod #ObeyGodFully #FaithInAction #KingdomLifestyle #BibleTruth #SpiritualGrowth

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