Biblical Cravings Part 2 Craving The Father's Voice

In the second part of Biblical Cravings, Apostle Bardwell builds upon the foundation of craving the Father’s presence by confronting the believer with the necessity of also craving the Father’s voice. True intimacy with God is not one-sided. Prayer is not merely the place where believers speak to God, but also the place where they learn to listen. Through the words of Jesus in John 10, this episode establishes that hearing the Shepherd is not reserved for prophets or a spiritually elite few, but is part of the normal relationship every disciple is called to cultivate with Christ.Throughout Scripture, God consistently reveals Himself as a God who speaks. From Abraham and Moses to Samuel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the disciples, lives were redirected because men and women heard the voice of God and responded in obedience. This episode examines the challenge of hearing the Father in a generation crowded with competing voices, constant noise, personal opinions, cultural influence, and emotional pressure. Listeners are challenged to develop the surrendered posture of Samuel, who responded, “Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth,” recognizing that divine direction requires humility, stillness, and a willingness to place God’s wisdom above our own understanding.The teaching also addresses the necessity of biblical discernment. Not every thought, impression, emotional conviction, or spiritual experience should automatically be attributed to God. The Father’s voice will never contradict His written Word, justify sin, exalt pride, or lead His children away from holiness and obedience. By grounding themselves deeply in Scripture, believers become increasingly familiar with the character, wisdom, and ways of God, enabling them to distinguish the voice of the Shepherd from their own desires and the countless other voices seeking influence over their lives.Craving the Father’s Voice ultimately calls believers beyond simply asking God for direction and into a lifestyle of listening and obedience. The episode challenges listeners to obey what God has already revealed before demanding additional instruction, to seek His counsel before relying upon human reasoning, and to trust Him even when His direction requires faith before complete understanding. As our hunger for the Father’s voice deepens, prayer becomes more than presenting requests; it becomes communion with the One whose wisdom is higher than ours, whose Word is trustworthy, and whose voice faithfully directs the path of every surrendered child who is willing to hear and obey.