Be Still, God Is Trying to Speak
In this season, God is calling His people to lean into His voice, and prioritizing stillness is so important to hearing the voice of God. In everything you do, seek the wisdom of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
John 10:27 says, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me" (NKJV). Sometimes the Lord will prompt me to go to the church early in the morning and just pray and seek His face. Never forsake your daily encounters with the Lord, because they are what fuel the steps you take toward your Kingdom assignment!
After you pray, be still and lean in for the whisper and the wisdom of God. So often, we pray but don't give God room to answer, but the Lord is talkative, and He is always speaking to His children who are willing to listen. Incline your ear to the voice of the Father in this season, and rest in His stillness, because that is where you will find joy and peace. Once you hear the voice of the Lord, begin to take action toward what He is speaking to you. Faith without works is dead, but when you partner your action with your confession, breakthrough happens! James 2:26 says, "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." So you have to hear from God and then move in the direction He leads you.
The most important thing will always be staying in the Word of God and in His presence constantly. Psalm 37:7 says, "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass" (NKJV). You have to keep yourself rooted in the Word of God and wait patiently for Him to direct you. That's why the Bible says to be still. This means to stop and get your mind on Jesus and listen for His voice.
Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." The Lord makes it so simple for us: Be still, know that He is God, and walk in the way He leads you.
The world we live in has lots of distractions, so it requires diligence to hear the voice of God... The Bible says in Psalm 25:14, "The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant" (NKJV). The voice of the Lord is so precious, so it requires intention to hear. It is just like a friendship; it requires time spent together and history built up before you truly feel like you are in an intimate relationship. (Photo via Pexels)
Isaiah 30:21 says, "Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left" (NKJV). This is a promise of guidance from the Lord. If you are going through a rough time, remember this Scripture: "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" (Ephesians 6:13 NKJV). If you are battle-weary and tired from fighting, simply stand. Be still and know that He is God.
Deep Encounters for Major Adjustments
The Lord has been showing me in this season that encountering God every single day is so crucial because we are in a growth season! Out of the encounters you have with God, major adjustments and transformation will be made manifest in your life. My life Scripture is Mark 1:35, "Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray" (NLT). This Scripture means so much to me, because it is the foundation on which I build my life. Daily encounters with God fuel my life and keep me rooted in truth and in my destiny for the Kingdom of God.
Never forsake daily encounters with the Lord. Every morning, I sit in my prayer chair, meditate on the Word of God, and pray. This has become my place of encounter in my home. Find a place in your home where you encounter God every day. The reason God is drawing His children in for encounter is because He needs them to make major adjustments to move forward in the season we are in.
In seeking God, it is important that you seek His face, not His hand. Most people only cry out to God when they need something from Him or they are in a desperate place, but this is not how it should be. We should seek God continually and in every season no matter what. If you always seek the hand of God over the face of God, you won't ever experience true contentment and joy. Psalm 105:4 says, "Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face evermore" (NKJV)! There is nothing that isn't found in the face of God. There is fullness of peace, joy, and purpose waiting for you in the secret place of God.
Be radical in the purpose that God has placed on your life, and that is where you will find fulfillment and purpose. Consistent, daily growth will lead to spiritual growth and clarity naturally. (Photo via StockSnap)
Just like in a friendship, the more time you spend with someone, the more intimately you begin to know them. It is the same with the Father and the Holy Spirit: the more time you spend with them, seeking them, desiring to know them, the more you will begin to learn how they speak, how they move, and how they operate. But it requires two things: intention and faith. Hebrews 11:6 says, "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (NKJV).
New revelation from the Lord is so amazing because that is what keeps the fire on the altar hot. Most people encounter God one time, then live off that encounter for the rest of their lives. But you know where that gets you—stuck. We have to get fresh fire, fresh encounters, and fresh vision for our lives with the Lord.
Deep encounters with God also make room for divine correction. The Lord can shape and mold you into who you are called to be when you give Him room to shape you. Be teachable with the Lord. Proverbs 2:6 says, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." When you get understanding and you begin to reform your mind, you unlock new levels of increase and power in the Lord.
Romans 12:2 says, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God" (NKJV). Transformation of the mind begins through encounter and renewal. Major adjustments create major breakthroughs, and these adjustments come from encounters with the Lord!
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Joe Joe Dawson
Joe Joe Dawson Ministries
Email:Â JoeJoeDawson@hotmail.com
Website:Â www.joejoedawson.net
Joe Joe Dawson is the founder and Apostle of ROAR Apostolic Network and ROAR Church Texarkana. Joe Joe is married to the love of his life, Autumn Dawson and they have three children Malachi, Judah, and Ezra. The Dawson's live and teach a lifestyle of revival and awakening. Their desire is to see every Believer fulfill their God-given destiny and live life to the fullest in God. Joe Joe is also the author of Living Your God-Sized Dream and Recipe for Revival.
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