Learning to Listen

I was doing my bible study when a few verses in this chapter was asked to be read. I really enjoyed it and I have made the verses that really caught my attention in bold letters. I have learned that if I want to hear God speak to me I need to block out all the noise and meditate on God and his word. I need to stop talking so much but start listening. I cannot hear God if I am talking....even the smallest whisper is too loud. I need to STOP and BE STILL and WAIT ON GOD. I am seeking and praying more for a closer, more divine and everlasting relationship with God.

 

Isaiah 50 (NLT)

¹ This is what the LORD says:
“Was your mother sent away because I divorced her?
Did I sell you as slaves to my creditors?
No, you were sold because of your sins.
And your mother, too, was taken because of your sins.
² Why was no one there when I came?
Why didn’t anyone answer when I called?
Is it because I have no power to rescue?
No, that is not the reason!
For I can speak to the sea and make it dry up!
I can turn rivers into deserts covered with dying fish.
³ I dress the skies in darkness,
covering them with clothes of mourning.”

The LORD’s Obedient Servant

⁴ The Sovereign LORD has given me his words of wisdom,
so that I know how to comfort the weary.
Morning by morning he wakens me
and opens my understanding to his will.
⁵ The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me,
and I have listened. I have not rebelled or turned away.
⁶ I offered my back to those who beat me
and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard.
I did not hide my face
from mockery and spitting.
⁷ Because the Sovereign LORD helps me,
I will not be disgraced.
Therefore, I have set my face like a stone,
determined to do his will.
And I know that I will not be put to shame.
⁸ He who gives me justice is near.
Who will dare to bring charges against me now?
Where are my accusers?
Let them appear!
⁹ See, the Sovereign LORD is on my side!
Who will declare me guilty?
All my enemies will be destroyed
like old clothes that have been eaten by moths!
¹⁰ Who among you fears the LORD
and obeys his servant?
If you are walking in darkness,
without a ray of light,
trust in the LORD
and rely on your God. ¹¹ But watch out, you who live in your own light
and warm yourselves by your own fires.
This is the reward you will receive from me:
You will soon fall down in great torment.

Psalm 46:10(NLT)

¹⁰ “Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.”