Hello again, everyone in the blogosphere! I have been taking an extended blogging vacation, and I now feel ready to come back. I am amazed and humbled at the number of people who have still been following this blog even while I've been away. Truly, the Lord's hand is in this work.
I have prayed that this blog will be an instrument in His hands as I share the gospel with the world. I hope that as each of you read my entries, your hearts will be pricked with the spirit of the Lord, and you will be spurred on in finding the truth of the gospel in your lives.
And now for today's scripture:
"Yea, thus saith the still small voice, which whispereth through and pierceth all things, and often times it maketh my bones to quake while it maketh manifest."
— Doctrine & Covenants 85:6
The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead. His mission is to testify of truth. He witnesses of the truth of the restored gospel and of the divinity of Jesus Christ as our Savior and Redeemer. He will witness to our hearts and minds that these things are true. This is called personal revelation.
But what does this personal revelation feel like? How do you know when you have received it?
In 1 Kings chapter 19, the prophet Elijah went up to the mountains to converse with the Lord. What did this conversation sound like?
"And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice."
— 1 Kings 19:11-12
In my personal experience, the Holy Ghost speaks to me in my mind, giving me thoughts and ideas that I know are not my own. As I study out these thoughts and find they are full of goodness and truth, I get a warm feeling throughout my body. I have learned to NEVER ignore these thoughts and promptings, because they are from God. If I ask God for answers, but then choose to ignore them, why should God continue to speak to me?
Listen for this still, small voice in your life. It will come to you when you are seeking His light in your life. It will come to you as you seek answer to prayer, or when you study your scriptures. Sometimes it will come out of the blue, but it is usually a quiet thought that comes to your mind. Always give heed to it and it will never lead you astray!
The revelation of truth by the Holy Spirit to our minds is the way He usually speaks to us. When I read God's word, there are times a verse sort of jumps out at me. The Bible is another way of God Speaking to me. I love it when the warmth of the Annointing by the Holy Ghost does shake our bones. Thanks for sharing at "Tell Me a Story." And welcome back!
ReplyDeleteHis still, small voice is the lovely way that I like to think of the Holy Spirit when I hear His gentle whispers...I love that verse in 1 Kings 19. Bless you!
ReplyDeleteAnd if we doubt whether we are hearing our own voice or the Lord's, I believe that He will make His voice known to us, so that we know that it's from Him. We can trust Him to reveal Himself to us. Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!
ReplyDeleteFound you through Leaving a Legacy! Thanks for the encouraging word!
ReplyDeleteIt is so true how the Holy Spirit speaks to us. I truly believe that there is no such thing as coincidence. Everything happens for a purpose that is much great than ours. Thank you for linking up with the Prairies this week. I am so glad that you are back.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up with the Company Girls today! I often think we get so busy and wrapped up in cramming too much into our lives that we fail to make time for simply listening and reflecting. A great reminder.
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