SUNDAY SERMON RECAP (16 FEBRUARY 2014)

Hearing God’s voice 

by Ps Christopher K

We often think that only the super holy and super righteous ones hear the voice of God, but not the unrighteous, sinful ones. Nothing can be further from the truth as seen in the Bible:

• ·    In Genesis 1:  Adam had sinned a great sin and was hiding amongst the bushes. Yet in his unrighteous state, the tender voice of God (not in anger, but in love) came to him, “Where are you?”
• ·    In the OT: God’s voice came to a sinful Gentile prophet, Balaam, as he pursued the path of sin and evil. God’s voice warned him to turn from sin.

As Christians, we have been chosen to represent God and to carry His voice to others. We are His vessels and instruments to channel His voice to the unsaved ones.

Discerning God’s voice and the devil’s voice:

God’s Voice                                                        Devil’s voice

Truth                                                                    Lies

Leads to freedom and freedom of choice            Leads to bondage, control, 
                                                                             manipulation

Produces faith                                                      Produces fear

Has integrity                                                         Has hidden, crooked agendas

Teaches us to rely on His righteousness alone   Teaches us to depend on our own 
                                                                             works

God wants to work on you today

You cannot come to God in your own righteousness. You cannot earn God’s favour by your own good works (prayers, fasting, charity, etc) (Romans 7:19). You simply need to totally surrender and rely on what Christ has done for YOU on the cross. As you yield your life into the hands of the Potter, God can turn a rubbish into a masterpiece (Jeremiah 18:1-6).