“God does speak, sometimes one way and sometimes another, even though people may not understand it.”
– Job 33:14

Job is telling us that the problem is not that God isn’t talking. The problem is our perception. Sometimes we’re just not tuned in. God wants to communicate with you because you can’t have a relationship without communication.

How does God talk to us? God is not limited to any single way. There are many, many ways. The Bible has some really spectacular ways. I would have been shocked by some of them: God spoke once through a burning bush. God spoke one time through a cloud. He often spoke through angels. One time he spoke through a pillar of fire. Another time, he even spoke to Balaam through a donkey.

It’s important to really hear God speak because it assures you that you’re in God’s family. Jesus said, “I know those who are Mine and they hear My voice.” Secondly, it protects you from mistakes. The Bible says in Job, “God speaks causing them to change their mind and keeping them from pride and from falling into some traps.” If you listen, God will warn you in advance and you’ll avoid a whole lost of mistakes in life. Lastly, hearing God speak is the secret of a productive life. The more you depend on God’s guidance, the more successful you are.

If you want to make an impact with your life, if you want to be effective, it’s real simple, tune-in to God and do what He tells you to do. God is speaking, and he really wants to hear from you too!