Today's Passage - Acts 13:2

Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." When the early church fasted and prayed, the Holy Spirit spoke to them. Although we all believe that in theory, we rarely experience such a breakthrough in reality. How does the Holy Spirit speak to us? There are three ways: First of all, the Holy Spirit speaks to us directly, through thoughts and impressions. Sometimes, when reading the Bible, we may be deeply touched by the Holy Spirit, and know that it is God's guidance. Francis Schaeffer is a mighty servant of God. When he was a student in the seminary, he was very poor and could not afford any lodging one year when he was in seminary. He came before God and prayed, asking for guidance for his future. During his prayer, he heard a voice in his heart which he thought was his Uncle Harrison. Although he had not spent much time with this uncle and had not been in contact with him for many years, he decided to write a letter to this uncle explaining his need for accommodation, given the prompting by the Holy Spirit. To his surprise, his uncle replied offering him a place for him to stay in. God used this to solve his accommodation problems. Indeed, the Holy Spirit will guide directly by His prompting in our hearts. Let us remember not to extinguish the Spirit's prompting. Secondly, the Holy Spirit often speaks to us through our brothers and sisters. In Acts Chapter 9, Acts, God sent Ananias to tell Paul about what He is planning to do. Many times God wants us to humble ourselves, to stop relying on ourselves, but to learn to humbly receive his guidance. Thirdly, the Holy Spirit can speak to us through meetings and discussions. In Acts Chapter 15, at the council in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit spoke through a debate. Through the process of the debate, the human heart is exposed and the obstacles people face are also exposed. When the Holy Spirit to reveals these obstacles, we can humble ourselves to listen to the voice of God. Let's pray that God will help us to learn to humble ourselves each day, to desire for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Pray with Pastor Tong Lord, we pray that you will soften our hearts so that we may hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. I pray blessings over every brother and sister that each time they seek you, you will speak to them. Remove any obstacles that prevent them from hearing you, and make your will known to them. We thank you and we pray in the victorious name of Jesus, Amen! Participate in Shekinah Glory - ROLCC Building Expansion Project - by Donating a Seat for a future new believer!