How do you know whether God is speaking to you—or you're simply hearing what you want to hear?

That distinction matters when you're considering a new job, moving, leaving a church, starting a ministry, making a major financial decision, or determining the direction of your life.

In this episode, Pastor Bill and Dennis discuss how believers can discern the voice of God versus the voice of the flesh.

One of the biggest dangers is deciding what we want first and then searching Scripture, circumstances, and other people until we find something that confirms it.

An open door doesn't necessarily mean God opened it.

A strong desire doesn't necessarily mean God gave it.

Someone agreeing with you doesn't necessarily mean you've received confirmation.

And feeling comfortable certainly doesn't prove you're in God's will.

Using Abraham's journey as a major example, the conversation examines times when Abraham moved ahead of God, made wrong decisions, and was graciously redirected. It also looks at Cain and Abel and the danger of bringing God what we have determined is good instead of surrendering to what God says is good.

Pastor Bill and Dennis identify several things that can work together when discerning God's direction:

• A desire God has placed upon your heart
• An open door to move forward
• Agreement with God's Word
• Confirmation through godly counsel
• The peace that surpasses understanding

But underneath all of them is something even more important: the condition and motivation of our heart.

Are we genuinely seeking God's answer?

Or are we asking God to approve the answer we've already chosen?

Jesus said His sheep know His voice. Learning that voice requires time in Scripture, prayer, fellowship, godly counsel, and actually walking with the Shepherd.

Don't simply ask God to bless your decision. Seek Him until you're willing to follow His.

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