I've been asking myself that question for years. The thing that frustrates me the most is when I hear people say, "God told me .... whatever." Did God verbally tell them? I don't think so. I don't think God has talked verbally to anyone in quite sometime. God gave us the Holy Spirit and his word. This is all we need to make a decision. This and, obviously, a relationship with Jesus.
The problem I have with people stating what I had mentioned above is, for new Christians or Non-Christians they get the attitude that either A) The person is wacky or B) They're doing something wrong because God is not talking to them. It also amazes me how many people have actually tested God through little assignments for God to complete. Let's say for example they're bowling and all of the sudden they are convicted about a certain situation. They tell God, "OK, if I get 3 strikes in a row then it's God's will." Honestly, do they really need to do that? What do you think God is thinking of that person? I'll tell you what I think he's thinking. I think God is saying, "Really, you need 3 strikes to know if it is my will or not? Honestly, maybe you should check my word again. What did I say? And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:13-14"
What does all of this mean? It means if we are in his will, and we ask for anything that is in his will, we will receive it. If we are in his will, when we are not sure if the path we are about to follow is in his will, go to his word. His word will guide us with the help of the Holy Spirit. If you read your Bible daily, and study it continually, the Holy Spirit will give you the answers to all questions through his word. We don't need a verbal response from God because we have the Holy Spirit living in us giving us the interpretation.
Let us continue to walk in the light as Jesus is in the light and all confusion will disappear!
John 15:7
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