Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The Holy Spirit and Obedience (Ac. 5:32)

"And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him” (Ac. 5:32, NASB).

You have to do more than want the Holy Spirit, ask for Him or merely enjoy seeing Him move.  The Holy Spirit is given in response to obedience.  To obey the Holy Spirit, you first must know what He says.

Assuming a willingness to obey Him, the great need of the hour is men and women who recognize the voice of the Spirit.  I'm wondering if it is possible to speak in tongues and have little sensitivity?  It is possible to grow up in the church and become accustomed to someone else hearing and obeying the Spirit. You just go along to enjoy the ride.

Invest time learning to hear the Spirit for yourself.  Anointing requires this.  You cannot remain filled with the Spirit if you don't hear Him and obey Him.

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