08/05/2024
Have you heard from God today? It's essential to make hearing from Him a daily pursuit, not just when we need answers but also when seeking His guidance in every area of our lives.
As Deuteronomy 8:3 reminds us, "He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord."
Similarly, in Luke 4:4, Jesus affirms, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word of God.'"
And in Matthew 4:4, He reiterates, "Jesus answered, 'It is written: "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'""
Just as our physical bodies are sustained by food, our spirits are nourished by God's Word. As believers, one of the key marks of our faith is our ability to hear God and live according to His instructions.
This is why consistent fellowship with the Holy Spirit is crucial.
As John 16:13-14 explains, "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you."
Fellowship with the Holy Spirit sharpens our spiritual senses, enabling us to discern when God is speaking and understand what He is saying.
The power of fellowship lies in its consistency. By making it a daily habit to spend time with God through His Spirit, we will experience the difference; the Christian life will become a vibrant reality, not just something we hear about.
Those who do extraordinary things are those who spend time with God. His Word is our source of sustenance, and it is by His Word that we grow into maturity. Therefore, we must make it a daily habit to spend time with the One who brings the Word to us daily.
Imagine living life knowing the outcome of each day, having peace and assurance of God's love and faithfulness on a daily basis. This can only be achieved through fellowship with Him.
God is always speaking, but often we have not built ourselves up enough to discern His voice and understand what He is saying.
As 1 Peter 2:2 encourages us, "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation."
Fellowship comprises intensive study of God's Word, praying (especially in the Spirit), and meditating on God's Word, which brings us to maturity. So, make up your mind to spend time with God every day. It's not about the amount of time spent but its consistency. Find a rhythm that fits your daily schedule and stick to it; be disciplined.