Verses that inspire

As believers, we often talk about "listening to God."

We're not usually lucky like Moses; no burning bush in my life - how about you?

Or maybe like the children of Israel; have you heard a thunderous sound from the top of a mountain, lately? Me neither!

But there are a number of ways that God speaks to us. Sometimes we can hear His "still, small voice" in our minds and hearts. Other times it can be someone who speaks to us, or sometimes a particiular verse in the Bible will catch our eye.
Coincidence?
Nope.
The Holy Spirit?
Yep.
How we hear Him shouldn't be limited by our way of thinking -- God is all-powerful, and He's also limitless!

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (John 10:27)

Your own ears will hear him.    Right behind you a voice will say,“This is the way you should go,”    whether to the right or to the left. (Isaiah 30:21)

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me.  (John 16:13-14)

‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’  (Jeremiah 33:3)

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (II Timothy 3:16-17)

Our faith is strengthened when we trust in Him and in His Spirit. When our faith is stronger, we are even more likely to be open to hearing Him. We welcome it, in fact! It's a cycle that makes us closer to Him.

Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the words of God. (John 8:47a)

Has a verse or passage inspired you recently? Has He spoken to you through His Word? Share it with all who pause here -- we can all be blessed and encouraged!