I am so grateful for biblical examples of men and women who heard from God and chose obedience. Today’s passage record how Abram heard God and left his homeland. He built an altar to the Lord when he got to his destination. Once Lott had chosen the better land again Abram heard from God and Abram believed that the land God said would be his was his and again obeyed by walking through it.
Hearing from God is not just an old testament thing. We can hear from God as well and obey. God uses His word to speak to us daily. He can use others to encourage us or to give wisdom, but I believe God speaks to us through His Holy Spirit that abides in each of us. Jesus told the disciples He was sending a Helper who would guide them, give them counsel, convict of sin, and comfort them. This same Spirit would not speak His own words but would speak what He heard from the Father. That same Holy Spirit takes up residence in each believer and the bible says we are sealed with Him until the day of redemption. We do hear from God when we listen not out loud like the television or radio, but through His Spirit giving guidance and direction.
Thank you Lord for Your Spirit that lives in me.