Have you ever wondered about the Holy Spirit, who he/she/it is? And whether we can truly know when it is speaking to us…. prodding, or leading us in a direction. How do we know if it can be trusted, if we are truly understanding what it is trying to communicate with us?
The word says that it is impossible to follow God unless we are led by the Spirit. And the only way to be led by the Spirit is to follow God's command to be filled by the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
It has only been recently I would say in the last few years, that I have allowed myself to STOP, REST, LISTEN to the Holy Spirit -before that, I would hear, or I would feel led, and usually I didn’t listen -and I didn’t allow myself to be led, and the result was usually loss….
God contrasts being filled with the Spirit with being drunk. Somebody who is drunk with wine or alcohol is controlled by and consumed by alcohol. But somebody who is "drunk in the Spirit" is controlled and consumed by the Spirit, who helps us live holy lives.
Not by might, not by power…..by your spirit GOD, SEND your spirit GOD.
By: Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla
But how do you know when its his voice….
I have learned a few things about this…
- If it is God, any fear will be overcome by his calming spirit -any fear associated with the action will be overcome by calm at knowing you are doing God’s will and that his grace, protection and/or healing power will be with you.
- The Word God will always have confirmation -at times I have asked, LORD -if this is of you, please send me confirmation. Confirmation comes in many forms -a call, a message, a dream, or in other ways, God will let you know!
- REST on his word, if things don’t turn out like you thought they would, REST on his word and his promises. Gods timing is not like ours.
- Pray to GOD and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you completely, and then allow yourself to be led….
- Test the Spirit…. The closer you feel to the Holy Spirit, the more you can test it…. How? Pray for someone and ask the Holy Spirit to intervene in their lives…
Watch the Holy Spirit at work….
Psalm 143:10: Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Recognizing the Voice of the Holy spirit....