3 Reasons God Is “Silent” Towards You

Why is God silent

Psalm 62:5

In Hebrews 4 we learn that Jesus Christ is our great high priest. This means that Jesus, God himself, mediates for us as we seek to come into the presence of God. So the first key to hearing the voice of God is to come before him through Jesus Christ, for without Christ we can’t truly have a relationship with God. As Hebrews 4:14-16 beautifully expresses:

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. .  . . Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

4 Ways to Stop Hiding Your True Self in Christ from People

hiding true self

Matthew 10:32-33

One of the most dangerous temptations all Christians are hit with as we live in a world who rejects God is to hide our true beliefs and identities in Christ. As Matthew 10:32-33 (NIV) states, “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.”

Therefore, here are 4 ways to stop hiding your true self in Christ from people in your life.

What Does the Bible Say About Losing God’s Favor?

4 Ways You Might Be Forfeiting God’s Favor

what does the Bible say about God's favor

Jeremiah 2:11-13

What does the Bible say about losing God’s favor?

Everything good we get from God is all by grace. This means that God truly loves us and blesses us even though we don’t deserve this. However, the Bible is also clear that God gives extra favor to those who obey him (Psalm 5:12). This does not mean we earn blessings from God; it means that God will bless people with good things when they are prepared to handle those gifts in obedience.

So here are 4 ways you could be forfeiting God’s favor in your life.