Jesus replied: “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God” Mt 22:29
How do you know that the feelings and thoughts that are burning within your heart are truly from God? Are you absolutely sure that what you are about to say and/or do is the result of the prompting of the Holy Spirit and not your own desires unconsciously coming up at a very critical time?
And I am not talking about prophesying or intercession, which are very important gifts in the Body of Christ. I am talking about our individual way of knowing and discerning what is in God's heart.
The Scriptures are the first thing we need to know in order to evaluate whether something is from God or not. The Bible tells us in a very descriptive way how God feels, thinks, does things and moreover, how He wants us to feel, think, behave and live among others. His living Word is the only tangible proof we have to testify who God is (Act 18:28) and to be witnesses of all that He has promised to those who faithfully persevere and believe in Him (Jn 5:39). This knowledge added to constant prayer will progressively help us to discern (to see and understand) different situations that are not very clear before our eyes (1Kings 3:9-14 – Psalm 119).
Do you want to hear a prophetic word? Do you need comfort, consolation or encouragement? Open your Bible and read it. Meditate on the promises that are written in it (Rom 15:4). Have you ever felt humiliated, misunderstood, forsaken, scared, broken-hearted? Then you need to check in your Bible what Jesus, the apostles, prophets and all His followers did in similar situations and you will get a real one hundred percent answer from God. (2Tim 3:15-17)
The last time I went to Italy for a Prophetic Conference with Delle Cave Ministry I heard something that caught my attention: "It is so good when God speaks to me through another member of the Body, but how wonderful it is when He speaks directly to me, when I can feel His presence and anointing right upon me".
At church on Sundays and in our once a week cell group meetings we read and learn from the Bible, but unfortunately that is not enough to be ready for the things that are soon to come.
Know the Bible, keep praying and God will give you the discernment that will lead you to be a wise and successful Christian. Remember, it starts with us, the door will not be opened until we knock.
“Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever! Amen”. 2Pe 3:17-18
And I am not talking about prophesying or intercession, which are very important gifts in the Body of Christ. I am talking about our individual way of knowing and discerning what is in God's heart.
The Scriptures are the first thing we need to know in order to evaluate whether something is from God or not. The Bible tells us in a very descriptive way how God feels, thinks, does things and moreover, how He wants us to feel, think, behave and live among others. His living Word is the only tangible proof we have to testify who God is (Act 18:28) and to be witnesses of all that He has promised to those who faithfully persevere and believe in Him (Jn 5:39). This knowledge added to constant prayer will progressively help us to discern (to see and understand) different situations that are not very clear before our eyes (1Kings 3:9-14 – Psalm 119).
Do you want to hear a prophetic word? Do you need comfort, consolation or encouragement? Open your Bible and read it. Meditate on the promises that are written in it (Rom 15:4). Have you ever felt humiliated, misunderstood, forsaken, scared, broken-hearted? Then you need to check in your Bible what Jesus, the apostles, prophets and all His followers did in similar situations and you will get a real one hundred percent answer from God. (2Tim 3:15-17)
The last time I went to Italy for a Prophetic Conference with Delle Cave Ministry I heard something that caught my attention: "It is so good when God speaks to me through another member of the Body, but how wonderful it is when He speaks directly to me, when I can feel His presence and anointing right upon me".
At church on Sundays and in our once a week cell group meetings we read and learn from the Bible, but unfortunately that is not enough to be ready for the things that are soon to come.
Know the Bible, keep praying and God will give you the discernment that will lead you to be a wise and successful Christian. Remember, it starts with us, the door will not be opened until we knock.
“Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever! Amen”. 2Pe 3:17-18
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