Proverbs 4:7 describes wisdom as the principal thing and directs us to get it. I also consider the ability to hear God as a principal thing. How important is the art of hearing God? Let’s check through the list. Noah heard God and escaped the overthrow by the flood. Moses heard God and became a mighty leader. He parted the Red Sea and did other incredible miracles. Elijah heard God and was fed throughout the years of famine. Hezekiah heard God and was healed of a disease. His ability to hear procured him healing.
Therefore, hearing from God is not one of those elective issues of our faith, it is as principal as wisdom itself. Of course, even wisdom is received through hearing. “A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,” (Proverbs 1:5 NKJV). The only thing that ranks in importance to hearing God is obeying Him. It is the way to a victorious, productive Christian living. Finally, those who desire to hear God’s voice must learn to draw near to Him. More often than not, the voice of God comes still and small as was the case with Elijah on the mount. The closer we get to God, the easier it becomes to discern His voice.
