Growing In Our Sensitivity To The Spirit
Selected Scriptures
John 1:32-34
Then John gave this testimony: "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.'
Luke 5:17
One day as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law, who had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem, were sitting there. And the power of the Lord was present for him to heal the sick.
Acts 10:38
And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
1. Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
2. Don’t quench the Holy Spirit
1 Thessalonians 5:19
Do not put out the Spirit's fire;
Acts 8:29
The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."
Acts 8:39-40
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Philip, however, appeared at Azotus...
3. Worship
4. Take 5 minute spiritual breaks
Psalms 27:8
My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me." And my heart responds, "Lord, I am coming."
Psam 16:8-9
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,
5. Read your Bible until God speaks
6. Ask God to give you a listening heart
2 Chronicles 1:7
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
2 Chronicles 1:10
Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?"
1 Kings 3:9
"Here's what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading your glorious people?"
