The fourth way the holy Spirit speaks to us is through other believers. We hear the voice of the Holy Spirit in the Scriptures and through the inner voice of the Holy Spirit which we will discuss in the next post. Those messages that we receive from God are often confirmed by other believers. Provers 25:11 says, "a word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." We often experience the confirmation of the voice of the Spirit through the help of others who hear God's voice.
There are two cautions in listening to people, even Christians, because no one is perfect. First, weigh what you think may be from the Lord against the Scriptures. Second, weigh what you hear from others with what you know the Holy Spirit is already saying to you.
The key word in this post is confirmation. It is almost never the case that another person reveals, by the Spirit, information that I have never heard, or could never access my self. Why is that? Because God wants desperately to talk to you personally, not vicariously through another person. Other people are used by God to speak to us, but God wants primarily to talk to you.
Here are some ways to enhance hearing God communally.
1. Join a local community of believers.
2. Make close friends at church.
3. Gain a good attitude toward other believers.
Have a blessed day,
Paul
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