John 16:13-14

Hebrews 1:1-2 
John 14:26
In old God spoke through His prophets, but now ALL can hear the voice of God He speaks only what he hears, and He will lead us into all truth. How does God speak today? Through the bible, prayer, circumstances, and other believers.
How do we know God is speaking?
Scripture over and over again demonstrates that those the Lord chose to speak to, all knew that is was God, and all knew what He was saying.
Sin has so affected us (Romans 3:10-11) you and I cannot understand the truth of God unless the Holy Spirit reveals it. He is the teacher. When he teaches you the Word of God, sit before Him and respond to Him.. As you pray, watch to see how He uses scripture to confirm in your heart a word from God. Watch what He is doing around you in circumstances. The God who is speaking to you as you pray and the God who is speaking to you in the scriptures is the God who is working around you.
John 10:2-4; 14 Jesus said. 'the man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep the sheep listen to his voice His sheep follow him because they know his voice "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me"The key to hearing his voice is not a formula. Knowing God's voice comes from an intimate love relationship with God. That is why those who do not have the relationship ( do not belong to Him ) do not hear what God is saying. ( John 8:47 )Your relationship to Him is of the utmost importance. If you never hear the voice of God, and I've even heard people tell me that its not for them, that their spouse hears from God, but they never do, consider the facts, you don't belong to Him. Sounds harsh, but I don't know about you, I am tired of a compromised Christianity. Its clear in the word, If your His you'll hear..
Is it wrong to ask for confirmation or a sign?. Not necessarliy , but let me explain. When God spoke to Ellissa and I to go to the DTS in Texas three years ago, we had no where near the funds needed to attend the training school. But we knew that we knew God called us to go. We responded to God without a sign. As we stepped out, and joined God at work around us the miraculous followed. God spoke to Ellissa while watching the hour of Healing show with Richard Roberts on a Wednesday night. God healed her of bad circulations in her feet and told her to go to Buffalo that Friday, where brother Roberts would be ministering and share her testimony of her healing. So we went - OBEDIENCE - and when Ellissa got to share with brother Roberts what had happened and how it strengthened our faith to believe God for the provisions for the school, God moved. Holy Spirit spoke through Richard and said, before you leave tonight, you will receive every penny that you need and he pulled out a $100 bill and planted the first seed. He called on the audience to give as well. When we left that night we had $4030.00 USD and along with other donations we received we had more than enough for our school.
Listen, its not wrong to ask for confirmation, but if you know the voice of God and you hear Him speak, I challenge you to put your faith in action and watch the confirmations and miraculous follow close behind. And if they don't, step back and reconsider if you really heard the voice of God.
The danger that could come from seeking a sign is that is shows unbelief and it allows the devil and even your own mind to manipulate the situation. The Pharisees asked Jesus for a sign, and He condemned them as a "wicked and adulterous generation" (Matt 12:38-39) They were so self-centred they could not even recognize that God was in their midst ( see Luke 19:41-44 )
Friends, God loves you and He wants to have an intimate relationship with you. He wants you to depend on only Him when you are seeking a word from Him. He wants to you to learn to hear His voice and know His will. Your relationship to Him is the key to hearing when God speaks to you. If you have trouble hearing God speak, You are in trouble at the very heart of your christian experience.
GOD HAS NOT CHANGED, HE STILL SPEAKS TO HIS PEOPLE!!!!
I pray that this has encouraged, challenged and even stirred your faith.

Posted by springoflifemin at 4:02 PM EST

Updated: Thursday, 28 September 2006 1:07 AM EDT

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Ephesians 1:19-21 
Christ is seated at God the Fathers right hand, in heavenly places... FAR ABOVE principalities. Now if we look further at Ephesians 2:6 it says that we are seated with Christ, where, in heavenly places FAR ABOVE principalities.
Now we know the devil is walking around seeking whom he may devour, notice it says whom not who, Do you know the difference. Who is referring to whoever he pleases or in this case whoever he can find.
So if we are seated with Christ in heavenly place, how can the devil find us? If he found, you're out of the secret place? You removed yourself from the secret place because of sin. Sin allows the devil to see you and you become the "whom". You're out of position. So if you are being oppressed, don't address that which is oppressing, address yourself., you're the one that is out of position, not the devil. Repent of sin, live in holiness and convince yourself that as Eph 2:6 says, we are seated with Christ, where?, in heavenly places, and we know that is FAR ABOVE principalities. When God says FAR ABOVCE he doesn't mean from here to the other side of the world. You know how big the universe is right? So when God is saying you are far above the devil, you are FAR above the devil. So far he can't see you. when God says far, he means far. As high as what? The heavens are above the earth.
Sit with Christ and when you find yourself out of that place, get back quickly as possible or you become a target for the enemy. Stay in the Secret Place. Some people refer to it as personal prayer time or fleeting moment, but scripture tells us that we are seated with Christ in Heavenly places. Allow the Holy Spirit to convince you that is your position.
Written by: Greg McLarty

Posted by springoflifemin at 2:25 PM EST

Updated: Thursday, 28 September 2006 1:07 AM EDT

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'Take this world from, I don't need it anymore'. (Lyrics from Mercy Me) Is that your hearts cry. Is this world still appealing to you. That is the battle that wages on. I've really been thinking lately about what we as Christians consider holiness. Better yet what is the measuring stick that we use for holiness. As our society continues to push its own limits on what is acceptable or not the danger we face as Christians is sliding down the scale with them. What is accepted by the masses doesn't always or should I say rarely make its acceptable for Christians. Our measuring stick is not based upon the worlds morality, but by the unchanging word of God. The temptation to slide down the morality pole is a constant battle for us all, but even with the risk of being labeled a fanatic we must hold true the Word that says in:Philippians 4:8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]. (Amplified Bible)Remember a lot of things and people change over time, just look at the last 50 years, but the Word of God stands and remains the same forever and that alone is our guide!!!

Blessings!

Posted by springoflifemin at 9:51 AM EST

Updated: Thursday, 28 September 2006 1:08 AM EDT

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 Colossians 4:4-6 (NIV)
"Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."So I was on the way home from work last night when I spotted a hitch-hiker, which normally I would drive on by. Now if your familiar with the prompting of the Holy Spirit you'll understand what I'm saying when I say I had no choice but to stop. To others you'll know this simply as a premonition. So I did, I stopped and offered this stranger a ride. Turns out he was heading near to where I live. So I informed him that it would be no problem to take him to where he needed to go. As we were driving along and engaging in conversation he tells me that he has brain cancer, which was obvious to me with his hairless top under his hat. He seemed to be around my age, which is 27. I began to share with him the story of my wife's grandmother who was healed of cancer when we prayed last year. His interest was perked alright. Anything that could give him some hope. I shard with him that Jesus is still a healing God and that all we have to do is believe. I told him that I would like to pray with him before I dropped him off. So a few moments later we were at his destination and I asked him if I could pray for him, and with such innocence he ask "How do you do that"? Simple faith like a child, eager to know what to do. So he cheekishly sat there as I thanked God for bringing him (Mike) across my path and began to pray for healing. It wasn't long and there were no immediate outward happenings, but in my spirit I knew something happened and I may never now this side of eternity. As he closed my van door, gave a simple wave goodbye and walked away, I could only believe that I know God and I know His healing touch is not limited by our sight. Remember, walk by faith not by sight. I prayed for him again last night with my wife, hoping someday we will meet again. And so if you happen to think of this Mike throughout your day, would you stop a moment and pray for his healing and his salvation? We will all pool our faith together and hope one day we will hear of amazing things in his life.

'Look for opportunities for God to use you'

Blessings

Posted by springoflifemin at 12:51 AM EST

Updated: Thursday, 28 September 2006 1:08 AM EDT

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I just finished writing an email to my pastor and mentor Dr. Pepe Mutiri, a man that deeply impacted my life more in four months than many others have in years of relationship. So today I want to briefly share with you the importance of having mentors and older, thus wiser friends in your life. Ellissa and I have made it a habit over the past few years to surround ourselves with these such people. The wealth of godly wisdom obtained would marvel the greatest of minds. I don't know everything, and no these mentors and friends may not know everything either, but one thing I learned, they know more than me. These individuals in my life have loved, challenged, guided, and even rebuked me. I allow them that right in my life. I need these people in my life, and the bible encourages these kinds of relationships. But don't just let anyone be those people. If everyone agrees with everything you said and did, what good would that be. I call those yes people, too afraid to speak the truth. These special people in your life should be older, and deeper in their Christian walk than you. Don't just give these special places in your life to anyone. Remember your the student and these people are going to help shape the person you will become.

Blessings

Posted by springoflifemin at 6:49 PM EST

Updated: Thursday, 28 September 2006 1:00 AM EDT

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