The Voice of God: How to Hear and Speak Words from God

by Cindy Jacobs

Classic Text on Prophecy Revised for a New Generation

Bestselling author Cindy Jacobs, known internationally as a leading prophetic voice, brings a foundational book for the prophetic movement to the next generation of believers. In this fully revised and updated edition, Jacobs offers a practical, biblical examination of the gift of prophecy, showing how it can be the pathway for the powerful, life-giving work of God. Every reader can learn the basic protocols as well as avoid the pitfalls that come with undisciplined prophetic ministry. The Holy Spirit is looking for individuals willing to hear the voice of God and speak it with wisdom and maturity. This vital work explains how.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Faith, Prayer, Spirituality, Christianity, Religion

222 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Anne Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some truly excellent material in this book.

Rewarding insights included:
    *    the differences between true and false prophets in the Old Testament
    *    the interpretation of 'immediately', 'this day', 'now' and 'soon' were especially helpful; 'immediately' meaning one day to three years, 'now' meaning one to forty years and 'soon' meaning any time up to and beyond two thousand years.
    *    the fact Saul lost his kingdom 38 years after Samuel said 'now'. (Interesting since I personally have found 38 years to be the period before generational iniquity can be dealt with - and if anyone had generational curses to deal with, it was Saul, coming as he did from an ancestral line where the men were survivors of genocide and the women trophies of war.)
    *    the excellent section on presumption

My one quibble was the statement that Agabus did not make a true 100% accurate prophecy in Acts 21:10-11. My personal feeling is that it is recorded because it is so accurate; perhaps not down to pedantic literal detail but totally in the spirit of what was to happen.

[Prophetess Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous, Still reading it slowly....

[Heidi Honey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interested in what prophecy is all about these days? Cindy gives great teaching from her years of ministry and asks a few pertinent questions at the end of each chapter. If you want to understand all types of prophecy and mentoring relationships, this is the book to start with. She recommends several other books and many Scriptures to assist you.

[Jill Barnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very comprehensive explanation on prophets and how they hear the voice of God. I get the impression that prophecy is a gift with which some Christians are blessed. This book is a guide for those who have the gift, and how they should use it. It is very practical, with a lot of illustrations from Cindy Jacob's own life and experience.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was exactly the book I was looking for. Tons of good advice for anyone at early stages of prophetic ministry, or anyone desiring to grow in the gift. I've read a few books on the subject and this is the most comprehensive one so far. If you are wanting more specifics on certain areas like, say dream interpretation, this is a good jumping off point but doesn't go super deep on any one topic.

[A. A. Breitling · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the 2016 revised and updated version.

[Armando Zamora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un buen libro, sin embargo, desde mi punto de vista, la autora quiso abarcar muchos temas importantes, sin poder ahondar en ellos. El tema principal está bien desrrollado

[Christopher Lewis Kozoriz · Rating 3 out of 5]

"I believe that one of the hallmarks of good leaders is their ability to replicate themselves in the anointing of God has given them. Many young Timothys and Esthers are yearning to be instructed." ~ Cindy Jacobs, The Voice of God, p. 1, para. 2.

Good counsel given through this book on prophecy; however, not an exhaustive book on the gift of prophecy. I liked how Cindy Jacobs weaves prayer into the prophecy equation.

I only gave 3 stars because I did not find that this book covered the topic of prophecy thoroughly. However, I will be reading the other book Cindy Jacobs mentions that she wrote called, "Possessing the Gates of the Enemy".

[Mark McCay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cindy paints a beautiful, Scriptural picture of what the prophetic gifts offers to the Church when done decently and in order. She is candid with her mistakes and humble with her stories off great success. Reading it felt like having coffee with a very wise and experienced friend.

[Arnita Fields · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Great read for those who desire to have an ear to hear God.

[Daniel]

'I believe that all prophecy is conditional upon our obeying G_d's laws even if the word itself does not specifically say its conditioal.' pg 83

[Zandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has a lot of great information for those with the gift of prophecy. You will get a clearn picture of the office of prophet and how it works within the Body of Christ. It is deep and intense.

[Pistachio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good and insightful. I found it very helpful.