3 Reasons God Is “Silent” Towards You

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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.”

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

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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.

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

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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.

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3 Signs You Are Rooted in Christ

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Rooted in Christ Scripture
Galatians 1:10

The Bible says that when your identity is rooted in Christ, the fruits you produce in your life will be the evidence. So one of the best ways to be able to tell if someone truly has their identity rooted in Christ is by looking for the fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23.

There are many other ways to tell, however, that someone’s identity is truly rooted in Christ. Here are 3 ways you can tell if you are truly finding your identity in Christ. These points can also help you gauge whether or not someone else is rooted in Christ so you do not become unequally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14).

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