One of my favorite devotional books is a small book written by David Wilkerson, in 1967, entitled “I’m Not Mad at God”. I’m not sure this book is still in print. Here is one of the powerful devotional thoughts.
KNOWING THE MASTER’S VOICE
“My sheep know my voice—they hear when I call. A stranger they will not follow, for they know not the sound of his voice” (John 10).
Is it possible to really know when the Lord is speaking? Can we be sure it is not the enemy? All the Word of God leads us to believe that our Lord desires to speak clearly to His children—daily, frequently, and on every matter!
Three tests to determine His voice are:
1. He speaks with a familiar sound—no tension, strangeness or harshness. His voice is soft, sure and constant.
2. He always speaks in loving guidance. He never condemns His children. He speaks softly and tenderly; never does He take away our victory or peace. Even when he speaks negatively, it is with love and kindness.
3. His voice causes great rejoicing! “The bride hath the bridegroom, but the friend that standeth nearby rejoiceth greatly at the sound of his voice.” (John 3:29)
(I’m Not Mad At God, copyright 1967, Bethany Fellowship, Inc., Minneapolis, MN)
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