Hearing God's Voice

I read a short story this week about a pastor who literally heard the voice of God. What was said were simple words like "Son" but each word inhabited his every cell in such a way that he was beyond normal experience. But he struggled with whether or not he could share with his congregation that he had heard God's voice. He was afraid of losing his job and of being considered crazy. His wife believed him, but understood his dilemma. After all, not many mainline pastors admit to having heard the voice of God. When he finally told his congregation, many supported him while others suggested counseling was in order. I was truly amazed by this story. It brought up issues I'd not considered. When we hear the voice of God, who do we tell? I'm called into ministry and distinctly remember hearing the voice of God as a 16 year old, but I heard it in my spirit, not audibly. Still, I wanted to tell no one. It was holy. It was special. And I wondered if I were making things up. To this day, I still believe I heard the voice of God. But why is it that even those who seek God question those who hear God? Sure, there are crazies out there -- David Karesh would be one that comes to mine -- but what about those who authentically hear God and want no harm to come to anyone. Then what? I'd love your responses.