(Hebrews 12:25) Do not refuse God who speaks to us.

The topic of God speaking to (communicating with) us is debated among Christians. 

Some Christians insist that God only speaks to us through the Bible. 

They are uncomfortable with Christians believing that God speaks to them through the Holy Spirit living within us. 

The idea of God speaking directly to us is a little scary for them. 

Others—like myself—believe the New Testament clearly teaches us that God speaks directly to us through the Holy Spirit. 

In fact, the Holy Spirit communicates with me daily. 

It is normal Christian living for me. 

And, it should be for you also. 

It is rare for the Holy Spirit to speak to us audibly, although there have been times in my Christian life when it was very close. 

Usually, however, God speaks to us through internal convictions, or through deep impressions, or through mental phrases or words, or even dreams. 

When the Holy Spirit speaks to us, it is not usually simply a momentary feeling, but a consistent “awareness” that can often last several weeks. 

In other words, we cannot ignore it. 

Usually when God speaks to us through the Holy Spirit, it will relate to our personal lives (for our spiritual growth), or for directional guidance (for us to do something). 

Hebrews 12:25 has a warning: Make sure we do not refuse (avoid, ignore) when God speaks (communicates) to us. 

When we know the Holy Spirit is speaking to us, it is spiritually dangerous for us to not respond—that would be direct resistance against God. 

We serve a dynamic, living God who speaks and acts. 

God is not a static rock. 

Be sure to have ears to listen for God’s spiritual communication to you—every day. 

The more we open our hearts to interact with the Holy Spirit, the more it becomes very natural to hear his voice. 

I encourage you to open up your heart without hesitation, and ask God to speak to you, convict you, and guide you.

I encourage to wait up each morning and long to hear God’s voice of mercy and love. He is our shepherd, and his sheep hear his voice.

And when you hear him, be sure to obey and follow him.