1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do
you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who
is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your
own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your
body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
(2) Desire to be sensitive
to the Holy Spirit. Just as we must covet, look and see God’s unmistakable
handiwork in amazing nature, we must yearn for and make a conscious effort to
hear the Counselor comforting word in our life. Dedication and devotion to the
Lord stem from our desire for Him and the guiding Holy Spirit speaking into our
lives. The Holy Spirit speaks to us in five ways. (a) The Holy Spirit speaks to
us in Prayer, so say a prayer then be silent and listen. (b) The Holy Spirit
speaks to us through His holy Bible. With affectionately read the Scriptures with
adoring care as a “love letter” to you from God. (c) The Holy Spirit speaks to
us through His people. God has placed specific people (Pastors, Bible Study
group member, godly people, family, friends, co-workers and neighbors) around
us in our lives for a purpose. With a discerning ear, listen for the Holy
Spirit’s message for us being spoken through them. (d) The Holy Spirit speaks
to us through life circumstances. Everything happens for a reason and
coincidences are divine appointment orchestrated and controlled by God in the
over-arching scheme of kingdom purposes. Sometimes we understand the message
and lessons learned in hindsight, but listen for the meaning being communicated
at the time. (e) The Holy Spirit speaks to us through impressions, visions and
dreams. Take note of thoughts, visual images in the mind and vivid dreams with
godly direction and instruction.
Matthew 6:6 “But
you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door,
pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your
Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”
(3) Set a time and place to
meet with God. Prayer is a conversation with your heavenly Father. It’s a time
to simply, openly and honestly rest and focus in relationship that
intentionally honors God. This devotional time is amazing for your soul. Find
the time and make the time to spend with the Lord and be blessed. Christ paved
the way of reconciliation and re-connection, so drive on it and have a two-way
talk with the Lord. Make a prayer closet or any private and personal space free
of distraction or interruption to pray. Keep a prayer journal to pen your
thoughts, track and make future reference of God’s leading and the Holy Spirit
guidance.
Hebrews 5:12-14 “For
though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach
you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to
need milk and not solid food. For everyone who
partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness,
for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of
full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses
exercised to discern both good and evil.”
(4) Recognize the Holy
Spirit by worshiping God, praying to God and reading the living Word of God.
Each will speak to you clearly in a still, small voice to influence and lead
you in paths of righteousness. There are many competing voice for our attention
and demanding our time. It ends up being a cluster of distractions crowding our
vision and creating chaos in our target goals for life. We need to minimize
distractions and develop a filter that is honoring and edifying to God, so we
can hear His voice above all else. How do we recognize the voice of the Holy
Spirit in the group? (a) The Holy Spirit’s voice will always harmonize with the
Word of God. (b) The Holy Spirit’s voice will make you more Christ-like. You
will know the fruit by the root. (c) The Holy Spirit’s voice will ask for
confirmation. We confirm His voice in our heart by the peace and confidence
produced.
Romans 12:2 “Do
not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and
perfect will of God.”
Be able to decipher what is
the Holy Spirit’s voice. Silence the other voices causing distractions and chaotic
confusion. Use fasting, being quiet before the Lord in prayer and worshiping
to hear the Spirit’s voice and move your heart closer to God. God wants to
speak to you today.
In Christ, Brian
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