1. THE PERSON MUST BE BORN AGAIN:
This means that the person must have the spirit/nature of God. Through being born again you are connected/ linked with God – through His spirit in you. God’s Spirit linked you to God. 1 Cor 2:14-16 (KJV)
You have to be transformed from the natural man to the spiritual/supernatural man and if you do not share the nature of God, you cannot hear from God. Through salvation experience you partake of God’s nature and abilities. John 10:27 (KJV)
When God spoke to Jesus, other said angels speak to him, some said it thundered. John 12:27-30 (KJV)
You have to be transformed from the natural man to the spiritual/supernatural man and if you do not share the nature of God, you cannot hear from God. Through salvation experience you partake of God’s nature and abilities. John 10:27 (KJV)
When God spoke to Jesus, other said angels speak to him, some said it thundered. John 12:27-30 (KJV)
2. LIVING A RIGHTEOUS LIVE: Heb 12:14 (TLB)
This is all about living according to God’s instruction. God does not communicate intimately with a man walking in sin and defiant and deliberate disobedience.
Ps 4:3 (KJV), Ps 15:1-3 (NCV), Ps 25:14
Ps 4:3 (KJV), Ps 15:1-3 (NCV), Ps 25:14
3. THERE MUST BE PATIENCE EXERCISED:
God is not always instant, God is however constant. Hearing and receiving from God is a process that cannot be rushed. Patience is ability to endure waiting and delay out becoming annoyed/upset. It is the ability to persevere calmly when faced the difficulties and the ability to tolerate/endure trying circumstances.
* We have an Example of Elijah in hearing God: 1 Kings 19:9-13 (KJV)
Patience is necessary because God is not a magician.
* We have an Example of Elijah in hearing God: 1 Kings 19:9-13 (KJV)
Patience is necessary because God is not a magician.
4. YIELDEDNESS UNTO GOD:
This bespeaks giving up of oneself to God or Self surrender. It is about being bendable/ compliant – whatever God says, you are always ready to follow. It is a heart that says “whatever he says and wherever he leads…”
It is a heart totally submitted to the will of God that would not lack divine communication and direction. They will be done, O God. It is a life that says I have no will of my own. James 4:7 (KJV, Simple English Version)
It is a heart totally submitted to the will of God that would not lack divine communication and direction. They will be done, O God. It is a life that says I have no will of my own. James 4:7 (KJV, Simple English Version)