Hearing God's Voice

God is speaking. In the past, He spoke through His prophets and through His Son. He is still speaking through His Son today.

He is speaking TO us and wants to speak THROUGH us.

The Bible tells us: “See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven” (Hebrews 12:25 NKJV).

God spoke to the children of Israel at Mt. Sinai, giving them the Ten Commandments. Now He is speaking to us from heaven. He has given us His written Word-the Bible--and now He is speaking His word into our inner being through His Spirit.

This is what He has promised to do under the New Covenant. (Jeremiah 32:40; Hebrews 10:16) God wants us to have His truths established deep within us. Upon realizing the depth of his sin, David said: "Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom" (Psalm 51:6 NKJV). God is speaking His word into the depths of our being.

Many of us have believed lies about ourselves: "You're inadequate.” “You're a failure.” “You’ll never be good enough,” etc.

We have pockets of unbelief in us: "God won't really be able to bless you.” “God can't free you from this sin.” “God doesn't heal anymore,” etc."

The truth of God's Word, energized by the Holy Spirit, brings healing and life. The strongholds of unbelief, guilt, or shame that Satan has set up to destroy us can be broken.

The Bible says that the Word of God brings healing to our physical, emotional and spiritual being. "He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions." (Psalm 107:20 NKJV) "My son, give attention to my words: …For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh" (Proverbs 4:20, 22 NKJV).

According to the passage in Hebrews quoted above, Jesus is still speaking today. He will speak through His written Word, through visions, and through the revelation of His Spirit into our spirit. His word will break down the strongholds Satan has set up by his lies.

Freedom, healing, and revelation from God are available to us as we listen to Jesus speaking to us today, and let His word bring healing and life to us. A sense of purpose comes to us as we realize we can HEAR and DECLARE the word of God into the lives of others and into the spiritual atmosphere around us.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED--

Does God really speak to people personally today?
What’s the benefit of hearing from God?
How do I know God wants to speak to me?
How do I go about listening to Him?
Why haven’t I been able to hear Him even though I’ve tried?
How do I know it’s really God I’m hearing?
Will God use His written Word to speak to me?
What are some effective ways to meditate on God’s Word?
Is there a benefit to speaking God’s Word to myself?
Can I learn to speak God’s Word to myself and others, and into the atmosphere around me?

THESE QUESTIONS AND OTHERS WILL BE ADDRESSED.

Please call Rich & Kay at 815-286-3637 to let us know you’re coming.
(Pre-registration is not required, but it will be easier for us to plan food, materials, etc., if we have an idea of how many to expect.)
No registration fee: freewill offering gladly received.
We will end the Retreat with a Celebration Worship Service at 6:30.

MEALS: Bring a sack lunch. Supper will be provided.

DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE WEST:
Cyrus Ministries International is located on Route 30, about ¼ mile east of Dauberman Road, which is east of Big Rock. It is on the south side of the highway, just west of Sugar Grove Self-Storage units.

FROM THE EAST:
From the intersection of routes 47 and 30, go just over 4 miles west on Rt. 30. On the left you will see Sugar Grove Self-Storage. Immediately after the storage units (on the same property) is the Cyrus Ministries International ministry center. [On I-88, after the Aurora exits, follow directions for Hwy. 30 westbound, toward Hinckley.]

Call Rich & Kay Fick at 815-286-3637 for more information.

Cyrus Ministries International (CMI)

Serving God as He Unites Heaven and Earth in Christ