Episode Description:
Have you ever felt God said something to you, but it didn’t come true? Did you believe God said you would get a certain amount when selling your house, but you had to settle for less? Did the person you felt God say to marry, end up divorcing you? In this episode of Hearing God, Gary and Jane unpack this important topic of ‘when I thought I heard God, but it didn’t come true’. They use examples from the Bible, stories from their own lives, and examples from friends. They also share vital principles to keep in mind when making life decisions.
Episode Notes:
First Principle: What did you ask God, and what did God say
· Unpack what God really did say.
· My memory tends to adjust things over time, so I find it helpful to write down what I feel God is saying, especially if it is a big thing.
· What do the wise people in your life say?
· What does Scripture say – usually quiet on specifics of which person to marry, job,
· What are the motives behind what you did?
· Am I asking God the right question?
Second Principle: Timing
· A classic Bible example is that Abraham and Sarah said they would have children.
· Do we short-change God working a miracle, or do we get impatient?
· Do we act now, but what we hear from God is for later?
Third Principle: What’s your faith quotient?
· Look at what is influencing my decision – is it someone manipulating me or standing to gain from me doing a certain thing, or are my desires overpowering God’s voice?
· What’s the real motive behind your decision or action?
· Sense of peace. Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Important Principles:
Don’t make big life decisions or act on just one way of receiving from God.
Caution to not elevate hearing the voice of God above the Bible.
Important questions to ask include:
· What does the Bible say?
· Does it line up with the character of God?
· What do the wise, discerning, and trusted people in my life say?
· What do I believe I heard God say?
· Do I have an internal sense of peace?
Prophetic activation:
Turn your heart and thoughts to Father God and ask Him –
· Lord, has there been a time in my life when I have short-changed you or a miracle by acting too quickly?
· What do I need to know about that?
· What else would you like to share with me?
· Is there anything you would love me to do in response?
Time Stamps:
[0:50] – Gary & Jane share briefly how they have heard God this week.
[4:35] – First Principle – What did you ask God, and what did God say?
[4:56] – Jane shares a time when she remembered incorrectly.
[7:19] – Am I asking God the right question?
[8:49] – Second Principle – God’s timing may differ from ours.
10:18] – Do we short-change God working in our life and give up waiting for a miracle?
[11:35] – God can take a long time to act quickly.
[12:01] – Third Principle – What’s your faith quotient?
[13:41] – Gary & Jane share how they practice hearing God with finances.
[15:24] – Important Principles.
[16:39] – Caution not to elevate hearing the voice of God above the Bible.
[17:57] – Jane shares about ‘2 Pairs Each’.
[19:32] – Jane shares about the finances for the trip to Mozambique.
[23:27] – Prophetic activation.
[24:44] – Gary & Jane both share a prophetic word for a listener.
[28:27] – Gary prays for you.
[29:15] – Jane explains about the survey at https://garyandjane.co/survey
Resources / Links Mentioned:
· 2 Pairs Each – http://2pairseach.com.au
· 2 Pairs Each – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064894352155
· Iris Ministries - https://www.irisglobal.org/
· Survey – https://garyandjane.co/survey – opportunity to win a $50 Amazon Gift card
Bible Verses Mentioned:
· 1 Corinthians 2:16
· Genesis 15-19
· Philippians 4:7
· Ephesians 3:20
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