Last week in my Bible study we were discussing ways in which the Holy Spirit talks to us. So I’ve been looking into this and this is what I found.
There are four distinct channels of communication in which God speaks to us through the Holy Spirit. Each one plays a unique role in our spiritual journey that provides insights into God’s will.
The Foundation: The Word
The word is the primary means by which we hear the Holy Spirit. Rooted in scripture, it is the foundation for all other forms of communication. It is said that 99% of all spiritual problems will be solved if we implement the basics. The word is the anchor against which all other messages.
There’s a quote by David Diga Hernandez that says, “The Word is the primary way we hear Him. It is the foundation, and everything else is measured by that standard.”
The Result Of The Word: Wisdom
Wisdom emerges as the natural outcome of immersing yourself in the Word. It is not a specific instruction but a purposeful pull of God on your life. The more you are in the word, the greater your wisdom will grow. It’s a form of the Holy Spirit that speaks to us.
Again Hernandez says that the more we engage with the Word, the greater our wisdom will be. This divine reasoning becomes a reliable source of guidance, making wisdom the second most trustworthy way of hearing the Holy Spirit.
Direct Communication: Whisper
The whisper represents a more direct form of communication from the Holy Spirit to an individual. While the Word and Wisdom are more frequent channels, the Whisper involves the Holy Spirit speaking directly to the believer.
Hernandez says, “The Whisper is where the Holy Spirit begins to speak directly to you. It complements the Word and Wisdom, providing personal guidance”
It is essential to distinguish the Whisper from Wisdom, mistaking me for the other can lead to confusion. The Whisper holds its own significance in personal communication with God.
Prophetic Revelations: Wonders
Wonders encompass the prophetic, where God communicates through signs and wonders, often involving other individuals. Wonders and the prophetic involve God speaking to others through signs and miracles. It is the least reliable way of hearing God due to the potential for deception according to Hernandez. It is crucial to approach Wonders with discernment, recognizing that even Satan can replicate miraculous events.
By prioritizing the Word and allowing it to cultivate wisdom, we can navigate the complexities of life, decern the Whisper of the Holy Spirit and appreciate the significance of Wonders in our spiritual journeys.
This framework should be grounded in the basics so it can lead to a transformation and powerful experience that brings forth the Glory of God.
From Pity to Praise 