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God Speaks

 

1 Corinthians 2:12 - Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 

 

Whenever the Lord speaks to us, from His Word, by the Holy Spirit, He gets straight to the point. God always has something specific to say. He says it precisely, and His message invariably speaks directly to our needs.

 

Therefore when the Lord speaks we know it is vital to a deep need in our lives, so we must be clear in asking, What is God’s primary purpose in speaking to me? What does He want me to do as a result of what He has said?

 

First, God speaks so that we are able to comprehend the Truth. That is He wants us to fully understand His message and absorb it into our hearts and minds.

 

Second, God speaks so that we may be conformed to the Truth. Simply knowing biblical principles is not enough; we must apply those Truths to our circumstances and live out the life of faith.

 

Third, God speaks so that we can then communicate the Truth. If something is true, then it is true for everyone, everywhere, every time. Therefore, it is not enough simply to hear scriptural principles and apply them to our own lives. We must also share that life-changing information with others.