Exploring Your Gifting: Words during the Corona-season
“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear” (Matthew 11:15)
I often hear from God personally
Recently, I took part in an Aglow prayer meeting originating from Canada. Some of the words that were shared by those running it were words I’d already received from GOD and had been praying about. My response was like that from Psalm 133…. ‘How good it is when we dwell together in unity.’ When we hear the Father’s voice and then have confirmation from others, it is encouraging to know others are receiving similar messages that we have received when alone in our prayer closet.
One word that was confirmed:
We are called to prepare as the Bride (Matthew 25).
So, what shall we do with that?
Another thing I sense which is echoed by fellow believers:
There is a longing that the church body be changed by this virus… Many like me are saying we need more of the Holy Spirit — more intimacy with GOD; more intimacy as a family of brothers and sisters in Christ.
Shall we connect these messages together? If so, I sense something like — when we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we are being prepared as His bride.
So, what do you hear GOD saying?
Do you know you hear can from GOD? Have you had words tested and discovered others confirm what you’ve heard? Do you realise He promises to hear us, and He speaks to us?
“And if we know that he hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.” (1 John 5:15)
It’s so important that we share with others and are ‘in community’ with others, so that we can relate with one another what we are receiving from GOD. Isn’t it so encouraging when there is confirmation: as we test — and discover His voice, and grow in community with Him and with one another?
“…. many were gathered together praying.” (Acts 12:12b)
Too often we take declarations from others rather than seek our own
I’m encouraging you to ask GOD what He wants to reveal to you, and whether He wants you to share it with others.
- Start to pray expecting to hear from Him.
- Pray and then wait, “be still” and listen.
- Write down any picture, scripture or guidance you receive.
- Check the Bible to see that the Word confirms your message.
- Share with others. Ask what are they receiving in their prayer time?
All of us need to deepen our prayer life. With lockdowns around the globe, we have the time. Let’s make the most of it. Let’s hear GOD and move forward at our hearing.
Once He’s spoken to us
We are to trust Him, obey and take action as He convicts us.
Yes and Amen.
4 replies on “Exploring your gifting: hearing from GOD”
The past couple of months have opened the eyes and hearts of many of us to hear the Word of God in a way we would have claimed to be too busy previously to appreciate the promises of the Holy Bible.
Oh indeed David. Even if we were to spend only the amount of time in the Word that we are accustomed to (and hopefully we are spending more), with fewer distractions, the LORD’s voice is surely getting more deeply into our souls.
Thanks for commenting. Every blessing to you and your family.
Thanks so much Sarah and I really appreciate the content of your very inspired posts.
Oh, your feedback is so encouraging and helpful, as I want to be sure I am reaching out in a way that builds up the Body of Believers. Thank you, David.