In this powerful episode, Nici Mathis teaches from Jeremiah 23:18, exposing the difference between false counsel and true prophetic insight. She unpacks how to discern the voice of God in an age where many speak for Him without ever standing in His presence. Drawing from the interlinear Hebrew breakdown, Nici reveals how the word “hear” (שָׁמַע — shama‘) means more than sound—it means to perceive, to see, and to be seen.

Listeners will discover that hearing God is not passive—it’s prophetic perception that opens spiritual sight. Through comparing the NKJV and NLT translations, she highlights that godly counsel requires both position and compassion—to stand before Him and to care enough to listen. This episode challenges believers to move from assumption to alignment, from noise to intimacy, and to posture themselves daily in the Lord’s presence to receive His secret counsel.

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Scripture References

• Jeremiah 23:18 (NLT, NKJV) — “Who has stood in the counsel of the Lord?”
• Psalm 25:14 — “The secret (sôd) of the Lord is with those who fear Him.”
• 1 Samuel 3:10 — “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
• John 5:19 — “The Son can do nothing of Himself but what He sees the Father doing.”
• James 1:22–25 — “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.”
• Isaiah 11:2 — “The Spirit of the Lord… the Spirit of counsel and might.”
• Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.”
• Proverbs 1:5 — “A wise man will hear and increase learning.”

💬 Takeaway Quote:

“To hear God is to see God’s intention. True counsel doesn’t come from confidence—it comes from proximity.”

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