Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:13

“For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.”(AMP)

Continuation from where we stopped.

b) God sometimes speaks to us by giving us a strong desire to do something. Often when we are praying and listening to God, a thought may come into our mind. That is a common way in which God speaks. People sometimes describe it as ‘impressions’ or feeling it ‘in their bones’. Today’s Scripture says: ‘It is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.’ ‘Obviously such thoughts and feelings need to be tested. “Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world.”(1 John 4:1 AMP).

Is the impression in line with God’s word? Does it promote love? If it doesn’t, it cannot come from a God who is love (1 John 4:16). Is it strengthening, encouraging and comforting (1 Corinthians 14:3)? When we have made the decision, do we know God’s peace (Colossians 3:15)? There’s a saying: No Peace = No God (Pause) but Know Peace = Know God (Proceed).

c) God sometimes guides us in more unusual ways. There are many examples in the Bible guiding individuals in dramatic ways. He spoke to Samuel as a small boy in a way in which he could hear with his physical ears (1 Samuel 3:4-14). He sent angels to give guidance to Abraham (Genesis 18), Joseph (Matthew 2:19) and Peter (Acts 12:7). He spoke through prophets in both the Old Testament and the New Testament (e.g. Agabus – Acts 11:27-28; 21:10-11).

He guided through visions (sometimes referred to today as ‘pictures’). And we also find examples of God guiding through dreams.“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 1:20 AMP). Also Matthew 2:12-13, 22). To be continue tomorrow morning by God’s Grace. Good morning and do have a great day, peace.

Prayer Point: I receive divine guidance of the Holy Spirit that will help in the original plan of God for my life in Jesus Christ name. Amen!

              T.S. AFOLAYAN

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