ListenDaily - 04 February 2009; "Who told you to do that?"
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
To one there is given...to another distinguishing between spirits,...
From 1 Corinthians 12 (find these or any other passages at www.Biblegateway.org)
We are all prompted, at times, to do, go, say, or in some other way act. We must discern as to whether this urging is from God, man, or Satan.
To some, are given this gift, this revelation of discernment. This is a Holy Spirit revealed truth which affirms or denies the urging. This is a gift which I hope we would all seek at the appropriate times. However, if we do not have it, may we seek out those who do, or find it through prayer, Scripture, and affirmation of Christian brothers and sisters.
Friends, this is a short, but vital message. Too often we get a prompting and react, because on the surface it seems right. Often it has to do with church work, and so we assume it must be from God, but church work is not always God's work. The Apostle Paul was prevented, by the Holy Spirit, from preaching in Asia. (Acts 16:6)
Friends, we must make every effort to affirm things we are called to do and say. We may pray for the gift of discernment, but we must remember also, that God provides other ways to discern His will.
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Questions:
1. What do you think of this perspective?
2. How do you discern God's will?
3. Why do we not see more manifestations of the gifts?
INTERESTING THOUGHT:
"We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum."
A.W.Tozer
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