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Amen. If you have your Bibles, would you turn with me to Luke chapter 8. We began a series on knowing God’s will for your life and how to hear the voice of God and get God’s direction.

... We’re talking about knowing God’s will. It’s an extremely important topic for every true Christian. Every Bible-believing Christian. Every sincere believer should have a passion to know and do God’s will.

... So how do you know God’s will? Through His word. God speaks to you first and foremost through the Bible.

... Hearing God’s voice requires cultivating an open heart to act as good soil to receive the word of God.

... The four soils represent four different heart conditions. The seed is the word of God. The ones by the wayside hear, then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts. The ones on the rock hear with joy, but have no root. The ones among thorns are choked by cares, riches, and pleasures. But the good ground keeps the word and bears fruit with patience.

... You are one of four soils. You will either be softened or hardened by the word of God. My desire is to help you cultivate a receptive heart.

... A hard heart can come from pride, fear, anger, bitterness, and offense. Offense is a trap that can keep you from receiving help, encouragement, strength, and blessing.

... Jesus was offended at in Nazareth because of their unbelief. He could do no mighty works there because of their condition of heart.

... Today I plead with you to ask God to create in me a clean heart, a pure heart, and a soft, tender heart.