THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE VOICE OF THE HOLYSPIRIT

THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 

Scripture: John 16:13
Topic: Three things you should know about the voice of the Holy Spirit.

We conclude this series on the voice of the Holy Spirit. The voice of the Holy Spirit is the most important voice that we need to hear in these times. Jesus said that He would send us the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Holy Spirit speaks the mind of God.

... for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 16:13

3. The Voice of the Holy Spirit to your spirit is called the "inner witness". 
The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit is in out hearts (spirit) crying "Abba Father", which is the cry of a child to his real father. By the voice of the Holy Spirit in your heart, you know that you are a real child of God.

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth THE SPIRIT of His Son into your hearts, CRYING, Abba, Father.

Galatians 4:6

The effect of the Holy Spirit crying in your heart is that it creates a silent assurance of your salvation. You know that you are a Christian and going to heaven. It creates a relaxed knowing about something. Apostle Paul described this as perceiving or a knowing.

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, And said unto them, Sirs, I PERCIEVE that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. Nevertheless the  centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.

Acts 27:9-11

Apostle Paul declared to the centurion and other experienced sailors that he perceived that they were going to have serious problems during the journey. It was definitely not a natural perception because in the natural there was no sign of danger. The wind was blowing softly which was a good sign.  Paul experienced the speaking of the Holy Spirit to his spirit- a knowing and a perception.

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

Acts 27:13

To distinguish the different ways in which the Holy Spirit speaks, the Lord spoke to Paul in a different way on the same journey.  The bad things he had perceived had happened and the people on the ship had given up hope of surviving. However, God spoke to Paul in an unusual or spectacular way.

But after a long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. For THERE STOOD BY ME THIS NIGHT THE ANGEL OF GOD, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Saying, fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

Acts 27:21-25

You can see that the Holy Spirit spoke in two different ways on two different occasions. The first time it was the inner witness and the second time was by an angel.

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.

Romans 8:16

When the Holy Spirit speaks to your spirit, you do not have thoughts flushing through your mind. The Spirit bearing witness is the same as the Spirit speaking or witnessing to your heart that you are a child of God. This is the commonest way that you will detect the voice of the spirit. When you want to take a decision, watch out for that quiet assurance in your heart!

Credits: Excerpts from
The Art of hearing   
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

Comments

  1. Irene3 May 2024 at 07:56

    Amen!!!! The inner witness speaking to me in my difficulty to decide what to do and what not is the Holy Spirit.

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  2. fav3 May 2024 at 08:50

    the Holy Spirit speaks the mind of God and it is witnessing to my heart that I am a child of God

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