SCRIPTURE: Romans (NIV) 9:1 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit—
OBSERVATION: The author here emphasizes the veracity of what he is saying. May each of us be able to give this witness of our words.
The spirit dwells in our hearts. He communicates to us by His presence. I can sense His joy when He is greatly pleased, His peace with all is well, or His concern when He is uncomfortable with something I have said or done.
The Holy Spirit gives special watchful care over our words. It is good for us to learn early to listen to the voice of the Spirit of God. We must first learn to recognize that voice, then we must carefully listen for that voice.
The Spirit may speak gently as an uneasy “feeling” in our heart. The Spirit may speak loudly by strongly bringing a scripture to our mind that indicates the direction for that moment. The Spirit may speak through another person.
We listen and obey Him to our blessing. We ignore Him to our loss.
APPLICATION: The Holy Spirit has many ways to “confirm” His words and His ways. The better we know the Scriptures, we will find truth that can be applied to our current situation. At other times God will confirm His word through a message from another believer. God will use what they say to “shine a light” in our heart and mind.
PRAYER: Lord, I want to be a good listener. I want to hear what you are saying to me. Guard my words to give good counsel to those around me. Holy Spirit, confirm my words with your peace. Anoint the 2,000+ who, for the next three weeks, are carrying SOAPs to the people of Sierra Leone. Speak through them; confirm your word with signs and wonders. And may many souls come to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior! Amen
Pastor Leon
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