How Do We Discern between Our Own Inner Voice and the Holy Spirit Telling Us What We’re Supposed to Say?
Feb 8, 2024
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Exploring how to discern between our own inner voice and the Holy Spirit's guidance, the reliability of the Holy Spirit's guidance is discussed. The difference between divine revelation and utilizing personal knowledge is explored. The idea of whether we can get in God's way when He speaks to us is examined. The process of discerning between one's inner voice and the Holy Spirit's guidance is explored, with emphasis on willingness to deliver the message.
The Holy Spirit's role is not to provide dictation or specific messages, but rather to give us whatever we need in the moment.
The passage in Acts 11:17 does not refer to hindering communication with God, but rather to realizing that we cannot oppose what God is doing.
Deep dives
Discerning the Holy Spirit's Guidance
In this episode, the hosts discuss how to discern the difference between our own inner voice and the prompting of the Holy Spirit. They clarify that Jesus was not referring to a dictation-like communication, but rather the Holy Spirit's reliability and capability to provide what is needed in the moment. The hosts share personal experiences to illustrate that when stepping out for the Lord, we can trust that God will give us whatever we need without needing to wait for specific messages or dictations.
God Speaking and Getting in His Way
The hosts address the question of whether we can get in God's way when it comes to his communication with us. They explain that the passage in Acts 11:17, where Peter says, 'Who was I that I could stand in God's way?', does not refer to hindering communication or hearing messages from God. Instead, it pertains to Peter realizing that he cannot oppose what God is doing, as evidenced by the Holy Spirit falling upon Gentile believers. They clarify that this passage is not an example of hearing God's voice, but rather a recognition of God's work.
The Role of Preparation and Learning
The hosts discuss the role of planning, learning, and preparation in relation to God speaking to us. They emphasize that Jesus spent considerable time training the disciples before sending them out, and that the Holy Spirit's role is to help and support them, not to provide dictation or specific messages. While God can give insightful ideas or courage in the moment, it is not necessary to wait for a specific message before taking action. The hosts stress the importance of being prepared, growing in wisdom, and having experiences that God can use to enable effective communication with others.
Questions about how to discern between our own inner voice and the Holy Spirit telling us what we are supposed to say if, according to Matthew 10:20, “it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you” at the right moment and whether Acts 11:17 indicates we can get in God’s way when he is speaking to us.
If “it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you” at the right moment, as Matthew 10:20 says, how do we discern the difference between our own inner voice of our previous training and the Holy Spirit telling us what we are supposed to say?
In terms of God speaking to us, can we get in God’s way (see Acts 11:17)?
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