Casting lots definitely throws me for a loop. I also heard a really interesting podcast teaching from Dallas Willard about the fleece way of hearing God and how we can do that today. Which was always something I felt like was wrong, like it was testing God or asking him to be too obvious, but his way of talking about it made me think differently.
How cool that you went though the Bible and found all those different ways God speaks to people! I found it interesting how many “non-traditional” ways (if you could call things in the Bible non-traditional hahaha) God used to speak to people. Just goes to show He can’t be put in a box. At the same time, I’m curious about how you’ll approach the process of discernment in this. Accrediting something to God’s voice and direction feels weighty. I find myself often saying “I feel like God is leading me in this direction”, unless I have confirmation. Looking forward to reading more! Thanks for all the time you’ve put into this, Austin!
And, yes, I think often God will speak to us in multiple ways at once. I'll share in next week's email the overall framework, but we'll get into the weeds of it down the road as we talk about hearing God's voice in the heart but also the ways in which he might confirm it through experiences.
“Yes, like in Shrek” 🫏 😁 I find that story fascinating because the donkey sees the angel before Balaam does and has things to say as soon as God “opens” its mouth. God’s ways with animals are mysterious and amazing, and I would say He still uses them—even if mostly in practical ways—to teach, warn, and comfort us.
Casting lots definitely throws me for a loop. I also heard a really interesting podcast teaching from Dallas Willard about the fleece way of hearing God and how we can do that today. Which was always something I felt like was wrong, like it was testing God or asking him to be too obvious, but his way of talking about it made me think differently.
Hey Will! Send me that talk, I'd love to hear that. I'm not sure if I've ever heard it before.
I got you! If you haven't discovered this podcast, it's a gold mine. It's just called the Dallas Willard Podcast.
Here's the specific episode: https://spotify.link/2fcqOJQ3wTb
Wow, seriously. Gold mine, man.
How cool that you went though the Bible and found all those different ways God speaks to people! I found it interesting how many “non-traditional” ways (if you could call things in the Bible non-traditional hahaha) God used to speak to people. Just goes to show He can’t be put in a box. At the same time, I’m curious about how you’ll approach the process of discernment in this. Accrediting something to God’s voice and direction feels weighty. I find myself often saying “I feel like God is leading me in this direction”, unless I have confirmation. Looking forward to reading more! Thanks for all the time you’ve put into this, Austin!
Yes, so many unexpected ways.
And, yes, I think often God will speak to us in multiple ways at once. I'll share in next week's email the overall framework, but we'll get into the weeds of it down the road as we talk about hearing God's voice in the heart but also the ways in which he might confirm it through experiences.
Great question! Keep them coming.
“Yes, like in Shrek” 🫏 😁 I find that story fascinating because the donkey sees the angel before Balaam does and has things to say as soon as God “opens” its mouth. God’s ways with animals are mysterious and amazing, and I would say He still uses them—even if mostly in practical ways—to teach, warn, and comfort us.
Haha, yes, one of the strangest moments in the Bible. And, I'd be interested to hear how you've experienced God still using animals in those ways!