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This question has been asked by countless people. Samuel heard the voice of God, but didn't recognize it until he was instructed by Eli (1 Samuel 3:1-10). Gideon had a physical revelation from God and he still doubted what he had heard, to the point of asking for a sign, not once but three times (Judges chapter 6, esp.vs.17-22, 36-40)! When we are listening for God's voice, how can we know that He is the one speaking? First of all, we have something that Gideon and Samuel did not. We have the complete Bible, the inspired word of God, to read, study and meditate on. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Do you have a question about a certain topic or decision in your life? See what the Bible has to say about it. God will never lead you or direct you contrary to what He has taught or promised in His Word (Titus 1:2). Secondly, to hear God's voice we must recognize it. Jesus said, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me" (John 10:27). If we are to know God's voice, we must spend time with Him daily. Be sure that you are spending quality time daily in prayer, Bible study and quiet contemplation of His Word. There are no magic numbers or formulas for this. The more time you spend intimately with God and His Word the easier it will be to recognize His voice. God speaks to us so that we may understand truth. He speaks through His Word, through the Holy Spirit to our consciences, through circumstances and through other people. By applying what we hear to the truth of Scripture, we can learn to recognize His voice.
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