Does God Really Speak to Me? Week 2

Language of the Spirit 


 Review:


God speaks 3 primary ways..



1. The Word of God


General and Specific


Logos and Rhema


2. The People of God.  God uses spiritual authorities in our lives to give us direction and counsel that is of the Lord


3. The Prompting of the Holy Spirit in our spirit 



Matthew 7: 7 -11


*Fear and insecurity will rob us of hearing and receiving from the Father











Here's another good test...

Is what I'm hearing confusing and vague or right to the point? God doesn't like to put us through confusion. "For God is not a God of confusion but of peace" (1 Corinthians 14:33). He won't send mixed messages.Does this answer go against God's Word? If so, it's not God. God will NOT contradict Himself.Would acting out the answer lead you to sin? Those who live by the Spirit will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature (Galatians 5:16).










Principles 


Galatians 5: 22-23 

God’s Voice Reveals His Heart
 
He speaks in pictures: Habakuk 2:1

His Voice isn’t overpowering

1 Kings 19: 9-16