“I arise today
with God’s strength to pilot my course,
with God’s power to uphold me,
with God’s wisdom to guide me,
with God’s eye to give me seeing,
with God’s ear for my hearing..."
There were many times in his life when Patrick would hear a voice giving him directions. The first time he mentions is in regard to his escaping his captivity. The Spirit told him to get ready -- that he would be "going to his home country." Then, "Behold, your ship is ready." At a later time, Patrick had a group of men who were bringing charges against him, based upon sinful activity in his youth, before he had become a believer. In the midst of this, God's voice comforted him, and assured him, "He who touches you, touches the apple of my eye."
When we hear the voice of the Lord, we may hear an audible voice. But more often than not, it will be the Lord speaking to us through inklings and urges. It may come in the form of Scripture echoing in our mind.
God will direct our steps, actions, thoughts and words, if we allow Him to. Isaiah puts it this way:
"Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,
'This is the way, walk in it,'
Whenever you turn to the right hand
Or whenever you turn to the left." (30:21)
It would behoove us to learn to hear the voice of the Lord.
"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." (Eph 5:15-17)
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