Blessings the Lords beloved!
I am believing this message finds you blessed and filled with the peace of Christ!
In a recent conversation with a Brother of ours in the Lord, he had asked: "How do I hear the voice of the Lord more clearer? I would like to hear His voice even more fine tuned, specific." As we spoke I reminded him of the boldness that he already exhibits in the Lord. By praying for others as the Holy Spirit prompts him. With this He said: "Yes, but I want more... I want to go deeper in Him."
He then reminded me of a situation I had shared in my book "Be Moved." Where I had been in the grocery store and while shopping, a woman had passed by me. I immediately felt the prompting or leading of the Lord to give her a specific amount of money. No questions asked. I wasn't supposed to stick around and give this young woman a dissertation as of why I was giving the money to her (I felt the Lords lesson was "no pride.") It was not I who was giving the woman a blessing and meeting a need. It was the Lord. Therefore, she needed to know nothing about who I was.
With this, he asked: "How did you know?" I explained that it isn't any different than how he ministers healing to others. He had shared with me, how at times, when he and his wife are out in public, that people are drawn to them. Shortly after he and his wife are approached, they start a conversation, and then it happens! The Holy Spirit impresses upon his heart to pray for these strangers and the certain ailment or need they may have, that the Lord desires to heal. By the way, as a side note, this Brother and Sister of ours have a sweet anointing in the Holy Spirit, and are accurate in hearing from the Lord. At the conclusion of our conversation, our Brother had determined that the "Key was Listening" to hear the voice of our Heavenly Father and His desires, via the Holy Spirit.
I must say at this point, I need to share, that "WE" as the Body of Christ, need each other. We need to encourage one another to grow in the gifts the Lord has given us. Along with the call the Lord has placed upon our lives, and to fulfill that call. Not for glory of own, but to the Glory of our Lord and Savior! This is the only reason He has chosen us. So that the world through us may believe that He is with us, and has sent us to them!
"I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be one, as you, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me." John 17:20-21 (BSB)
We must encourage one another to step out in faith and do the works of the ministry, and share the glorious message of the Gospel, as our Lord intended. The Lord our God did not give us the Holy Spirit in earthen vessels, to just keep in a jar like a lightning bug to gaze at!
The Holy Spirit, our Teacher, Mentor, Friend, Comforter, Eyes and voice of our Heavenly Father. He is the Breath of God! Hallelujah! that runs through our spirit and blood! He "IS" the life of Almighty God, living in and through us to bless others and bring them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ!
After all is said and done, I am still in awe and amazed at His wondrous love for us. It's humbling...
There is a scripture verse I'd like to share that may be helpful in encouraging you also to step out in faith.
"And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it," when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left." Isaiah 30:21 (ESV)
We have been given the instruction manual, the Bible, Gods Word and our Teacher the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ "IS" the Word of God made manifest. The more we read, study and delve into the Bible, the more we will learn of the Lords will and ways. What pleases and displeases Him. We will learn and understand His nature and character. We will become personally and intimately acquainted with Him.
Just as Jesus Himself placed His focus upon what the Father says and does. Even so we also, place our focus upon what Jesus has said and done. Jesus led by example to show the Disciples, the how, what and will of the Father, through His actions and words.
Now we show the world Jesus. Through the leading of the Holy Spirit. By His, (Jesus') words, actions and Word, being manifested through us, by the power and person of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the God Head. He "Is" the Spirit of God the Father and Jesus the Son. He is one in them and works through us, bringing about the will of the Father, glorifying the Son.
"So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise." John 5:19 (ESV)
"I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it." John 12:49 (BSB)
The Jews were amazed and asked, "How did this man attain such learning without having studied?" "My teaching is not My own, Jesus replied. "It comes from Him Who sent Me." John 7:15-16 (BSB)
"I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him." Deuteronomy 18:18 (NASB)
Let's read how our Brother Paul said it. It can not get any more simple then this.
"Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NKJV)
I would like to encourage you to go in the peace, presence and power of our Lord. Bringing His redemption and healing to all nations. One person at a time or many. Where ever our Lord may lead. Step out in faith using the gifts He has equipped you with. You have been equipped and called with purpose. So, live as such. Today if you hear His voice harden not your heart. Hebrews 3:7-8.
I pray the Lords presence goes with you where ever He may lead. The power of His Holy Spirit rests upon you, bringing you into the Fathers perfect will. I pray the Fathers voice you will hear as you set your heart to listen.
Go, in the peace, presence and love of the Lord above and in the power of His Holy Spirit. In the magnificent name of Jesus of Nazareth!
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