Why It Is Easier To Hear From Our Adversary Than It Is To Hear From God?

Perhaps you have never pondered this subject. Just consider for a moment how much easier it is to get discouraged than it is to be encouraged. Why is this? With all the great and glorious promises that we have in Scripture, why does this present evil age drag us down? The answer is really not that difficult to comprehend. Our adversary is like a roaring lion going about seeking whom he may devour (I Peter 5:8). The Scriptures are quite clear that his techniques and tactics are manifold. Since he is in charge of the world system, his voice is loud, arrogant, and found in every facet of society. The Lord, however, gives a different set of instructions. He tells us to seek Him. He has a still small voice and says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Those who desire to know Him can. His Word is sufficient, but we must pursue it. It will not pursue us. We are told to seek Him with all our heart. This requires effort on our part. It means setting aside time to be with Him in the midst of a busy schedule. There is no effort required to hear the voice of the enemy. His voice is heard in the world of education, business, commerce, entertainment and a host of other places. You can’t escape hearing it. Thus the need to set aside time to hear the truth, for the truth will set you free. Do you have a quiet place to go and be alone with God? Do you set time aside to be alone with God? If not, you will only hear the voice of the enemy. Turn your ear toward God and be encouraged. That's the way I see things.