Streams in my desert: Listen for The Verse and the Voice - the primary communication tool of the Holy Spirit is the Bible. He speaks to us through Scripture. His will is found in his Word. Scripture has an answer for any issue you face. The Bible is not only inspirational but also extremely practical. The Spirit of God moves within us to lead us. He does so with two tools: the verse and the voice. Go first to the verse. Go next to the voice. The voice might be your inner sense, the “knowing” that results from Scripture interacting with the Spirit. The voice might be wise counsel, a dream, or a vision. The Holy Spirit still speaks. Ask him to guide you. Seek his will. And then listen. Wait for a response. “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Listen for The Verse and the Voice - the primary communication tool of the Holy Spirit is the Bible. He speaks to us through Scripture. His will is found in his Word. Scripture has an answer for any issue you face. The Bible is not only inspirational but also extremely practical. The Spirit of God moves within us to lead us. He does so with two tools: the verse and the voice. Go first to the verse. Go next to the voice. The voice might be your inner sense, the “knowing” that results from Scripture interacting with the Spirit. The voice might be wise counsel, a dream, or a vision. The Holy Spirit still speaks. Ask him to guide you. Seek his will. And then listen. Wait for a response. “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”

The Spirit of God moves within us to lead us.

He does so with two tools: the verse and the voice.

“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” - (Ephesians 6:17 NIV).

The primary communication tool of the Holy Spirit is the Bible.

He speaks to us through Scripture.

His will is found in his Word.

Scripture has an answer for any issue you face.

The Bible is not only inspirational but also extremely practical.

Go first to the verse.

Go next to the voice.

The voice might be your inner sense, the “knowing” that results from Scripture interacting with the Spirit.

The voice might be wise counsel, a dream, or a vision.

The Spirit still speaks.

Ask him to guide you.

Seek his will.

And then listen.

Wait for a response.

Max Lucado

Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him.

As a writer, Max is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor. All of his trade books began as sermon series at Oak Hills Church, and his sermons all begin with Max asking himself this question: “What can I say on Sunday that will still matter on Monday?” He’s been dubbed “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today, and “The Best Preacher in America” by Reader’s Digest.

maxlucado.com

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