You shall be called… the restorer of paths to live in. – Isaiah 58:12
Previously, we discussed several responsibilities of the role of watchmen. You can review those articles here:
We have learned that the same way that we need men and women guarding the natural areas of our lives, we also need spiritual watchmen to provide warning for our souls. Today, we will discuss three more responsibilities to consider as we learn more about the role of spiritual watchmen.
Previously, we discussed two responsibilities of the role of watchmen. You can review that article here:
Today, we will discuss three more responsibilities to consider as we learn more about the role of spiritual watchmen.
Terrorism, disease, blight, domestic violence, home invasions… It seems that threats are everywhere and the need for watchmen has never been greater.
In the same way that we need military, police, border guards, hospitals, homeland security, etc. to guard the natural areas of our lives, we also need spiritual watchmen to provide warning for our souls. Most people receive little to no training on how to see these kinds of dangers that can come our way.
Centuries ago, during a time that was particularly desperate and dangerous, God spoke to Ezekiel:
“Now as for you, son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel; so you will hear a message from My mouth and give them warning from Me.” – (Ezekiel 33:2-7 NASB)
Have you ever felt like God was asking you to go against the grain?
Several years ago, someone decided to “help” the fiery evangelist Billy Sunday with his delivery. “Billy,” they said, “you’re rubbing the cat the wrong way.” I’m sure that their intent was pure. In their minds, if Reverend Sunday would simply stop offending people, and make them feel more comfortable, he could be more effective and successful. Unperturbed, Sunday replied, “If the cat would turn around, I would be rubbing him the right way.”
The Prophet Jeremiah never knew Billy Sunday, but I’m sure he could empathize with the sentiment. Jeremiah was called by God to speak a message that was almost completely opposite of the one being spoken by nearly every other prophet in the land.
In Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 we discussed the first nine Biblical Keys of hearing God’s voice. You can review those articles here:
Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 1
Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 2
Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 3
Today, we are going to discuss the final three keys to seeking and hearing God’s voice in our lives.
In Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 1 and Part 2 we discussed the first six Biblical Keys of hearing God’s voice. You can review those articles here:
Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 1
Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 2
Today, we are going to discuss the next three keys to seeking and hearing God’s voice in our lives.
In “Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 1” we discussed the first three Biblical Keys of hearing God’s voice. You can review the article here:
Biblical Keys to Hearing From God Part 1
Today, we are going to discuss three more keys to seeking and hearing God’s voice in our lives.
Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” John 10:27 (NASB).
This being true, why do so many people have trouble hearing from God? The answer is a lot simpler than you may believe.
In the very first chapter of the very first book of the Bible, God spoke. The transforming power of those first few syllables have not since failed to impact every aspect of the universe. Despite Adam’s sin and exile from the Garden, God continued His plan for mankind through the promise and fulfillment of His Son. John 1 clearly identifies Jesus as God’s Word made flesh. He has always provided a way for us to hear Him.
In the first three parts of this series we discussed signs that you may be stressed out and began providing ways in which you can manage stress and lower the stress hormone Cortisol. You can read or review the earlier articles here:
Today we complete this series with four more proven techniques – and a bonus method – to manage stress, lower dangerous Cortisol levels and live a happier life:
If you haven’t had the opportunity to read the first two parts of “Stressed Out!”, now would be a great opportunity to do so. If you have read them, it’s never a bad idea to do a quick review. You can read them here:
Today we continue the series with four more proven techniques to manage stress, lower dangerous Cortisol levels and live a happier life: