When I read the Gospels, Jesus talks to me. (John 10:27) His words burn in my heart. (Luke 24:32) He invites me to bring my burdens to Him so He can give me rest from my weariness. (Matthew 11:28)
As I read the Bible with my heart wide open, Jesus gives me His peace (John 14:27) and joy. (John 17:13) He tells me the truth that sets me free. (John 8:32) He says, “Go and sin no more.” (John 8:11)
Jesus tells me that if I lose my life, I will find it. (Matthew 16:25) He invites me to deny myself, take up my cross daily, and follow Him. (Luke 9:23) He asks me to forgive everyone. (Luke 6:37) He tells me to love God, (Mark 12:30) love my neighbors, (Matthew 22:39) and even love my enemies. (Luke 6:27-35)
Over and over, Jesus tells me He is the way, the truth, and the light. (John 14:6) I believe Him because when I listen to and obey what He says, He leads me down the path of freedom by shining His Light (John 8:12) of truth brightly within me.
If you will persistently devour and deeply ponder the Bible books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, you will soon hear Jesus speaking to and leading you. His words will burn in your heart and empower you to believe in Him, (John 3L16) obey Him, (John 14:15) and rely on Him day and night. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
The Bible declares Jesus to be “Emmanuel — God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) Thomas, one of Christ’s disciples, called Jesus, “My Lord and my God. (John 20:28) Jesus’ disciple, John, calls Him the Word and says that He is God. (John 1:1)
Some people say that believing you are hearing the voice of Jesus, God in human flesh, (John 1:14) is only a subjective experience. However, if Jesus is truly the Creator and is actually speaking within you, hearing His voice is one of the most objective experiences you can have.
The voice of God speaking to your heart is no more “subjective” than a friend’s voice speaking in your ear. God, the Creator of all that exists, is the most objective being in the universe. Listen to Him speaking in your heart and experience the interior objectivity of His Presence. Learn to distinguish God’s inner objective voice from the voice of deception and evil, and from your own subjective self-talk. Continually absorbing the Bible with an open, humble heart will help you do that.
