Jeremiah 29:11, All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and truth To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. A truck came out of nowhere from my left speeding around 65MPH and would have demolished me by hitting the driver’s side of my car and killing me. He can be valued and he can be rejected. This is why the promise of Jesus was so profound. This beautiful expression, “A still, small voice,” has almost come to be recognized as one of the names of the Holy Spirit. Scripture tells us in Mark 16:16-18 “He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved. You may not like the finished product in your attempt. My train hasn’t arrived at the station (so to speak) but it has left the station for its future destination. But I would be careful about telling people to listen for small still voices. Teresa it’s okay. This week, I happened upon a testimony about life with the Holy Spirit written by Frederica Mathews-Greene for Beliefnet, an web site for Christians [“From Clapping Hands to Still Small Voice” Her testimony crystallizes this Holy puzzle quite nicely. I have had occasions when I heard the still small voice. I’m not sure where else you have looked for answers for questions you have, questions you would like to have answers for – for direction, for wisdom and knowledge, to be able to make good decisions and have a good future. I have actually walked in those same shoes so I completely understand why he made the comments that he made above. Mornings With the Holy Spirit is a daily devotional written as if the Holy Spirit is speaking directly However, his parents have had experiences and conversations with Jeremy that testify that he has had spiritual lessons through the Holy Ghost in the ensuing years. Thank you for this. If you were baptized in water, but not by someone who understood the Baptism of Holy Spirit – you would need to ask Holy Spirit to Baptize you now. We love you and God loves you. I so enjoy this time of year because it also includes gatherings with those you love—family and friends. Listen, listen. Sometimes it was said or implied that whether one heard God’s “still, small voice” was determined by the degree of one’s faith. Fr. The first time I remember hearing His voice was when I was 15 years old. Tell the brethren to keep their hearts open to conviction, so that when the Holy Ghost comes to them, their hearts will be ready to receive it.5. Evenings With the Holy Spirit is basically the companion devotional of LeClaire’s Mornings With the Holy Spirit; Listening to the Still Small Voice of God. Through His still, small voice, the Holy Ghost can witness to you that Jesus is the Son of God. The still small voice leads the way. He wants us blessed but He also wants us to grow. I hear the Holy Spirit speak to me every day and especially since I have been going through some very difficult times with my health. As family and friends were waiting in a classroom for their turn to proceed to the font for the baptism to be performed, Jeremy went about greeting everyone with excitement as he repeated to each of us the words “I am going to have the Holy Ghost in me. He can be received and He can be shunned. Is this message for Rema? Evenings With the Holy Spirit by Jennifer LeClaire, editor of Charisma and SpiritLed Woman magazines, is a daily devotional written as if the Holy Spirit is speaking directly to you every evening. Brigham Young asked the Prophet if he had a message for the Brethren. You may call that a small still voice if you like. The first time I remember hearing His voice was when I was 15 years old. God- Holy Spirit, reminds me again to be sincere on pay attention to listen His “still small voice”. They also feared that they would feel alone and distraught without Him. This is also a message for you today. 5. Good work. His parents brought the bucket to the photographer’s studio filled with some of his favorite toys. Through the Holy Spirit we have access to the very mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:10b, 16b). Faith, the Bible says, comes from hearing, and hearing comes from someone speaking, and that Someone is God. The voice of the Holy Spirit is much louder than the still, small voice of God in your spirit. And the Holy Spirit is speaking to us more than we know. Psalm 25:10, He has the victory laid out for us, we just have to seek Him, and His word, to find the route and then follow it. God does not want us … Thanks Rex for your “hearing” from our Heavenly Father and following Him. The Still, Small Voice of the Holy Spirit (or Why I Stopped Being a Lawyer and Started Being a Pastor) From the age of five years old, I had always known I wanted to be a lawyer. I’m so glad you heard the Holy Spirit’s voice guide you as your very life depended on it. To the viewer, this appears to be rather odd in a formal portrait setting, and the individual’s curiosity is piqued. The desire of your hearts, I know, is that you are constantly in tune with the Holy Ghost and have this compass to guide and bless you in every aspect of your lives. I was blessed by your message. The Lord always speaks to us in that “STILL, small voice” (1 Kings 19:12, emphasis mine), but often it’s drowned out amid all the turmoil of our daily lives. Prayer Gracious God, Even before the foundation of the earth---and the universe---you anticipated the coming of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, to take on flesh, and become a human being, in order that you might be "Emmanuel", that is, "God With Us"...not way up in the sky or otherwise far away...but God, able to comprehend our lot, and empathize with our daily joys and sorrows. This is the beginning of The New Testament Church. The Holy Spirit moves this way so much more often than we like to believe. Hi, Tammy. The Holy Spirit is more than a still small voice who gently speaks to our hearts and guides our lives. I looked both left, right, to the rear and front and there was no one, no vehicle but when the light turned green, something told me not to go. Sometimes you may feel confused and alone in your struggles. “A Still Small Voice” How God’s Spirit Works in Us In I Kings 19, God spoke to Elijah in a calm and subtle manner.The Holy Spirit will do the same in us, if we really listen. “All this I have spoken while still with you. I thank you for your still small voice, I appreciate it and I am thankful for it just the way it is.”. This message is “rema ” to me. Coming to us as the Spirit of Truth, the Holy Ghost holds up before us in the written and preached word our full-length portraiture, and then unfolds to our gaze the wondrous beauties of the God-Man. If you are not keeping the Lord’s commandments, you will not be able to feel or hear the still, small voice. It is a lifelong lifestyle and walk. The state you’re referring to is called “hypnagogia” …that’s where you receive messages from the Holy Spirit. And I thank GOD for using your life as mouthpiece of JESUS CHRIST, for his people. People often ignore the fact that Elijah continued to complain after the “still, small, voice.” He wanted more. Just the bare minimums right ? Once when I was worried about a mammogram and the Voice said, “Have I ever Forsaken you? “All this I have spoken while still with you. A Still Small Voice And The Holy Spirit As Life Choreographer Easter VI year C 2016. Yes, I took that crazy comment out and it made Andy’s reply confusing. Rex, I’ve been a Christian for 50 years yet I had an underlying fear I could not shake .. One day on my daily walks when I praise God, singing and praying, I heard an audible voice behind me that sounded like rushing water which had no gender,sounded neither male or female… to this day I reflect on that moment that changed my life forever✨. You need to listen to Him before you pull-out in life. Patrick – Thanks, I mostly agree. for He was going to be baptized and then receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and he was pleased. No! Welcome to Brigham Young University for … . Secondly, individually, are there many ways God speaks to us or does He speak in a specific way to us? How easy it is to miss that voice and discard a warning. Why couldn’t God speak louder than that?” I even said so to God. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Rather, I was given to think that every Christian receives direct revelations from the Holy Spirit—specific guidance as to what to do in a given situation. Immediately, a delivery truck rushed by directly in front of the alley, exactly where I would have been. In the Book of Mormon, Moroni tells us that through the power of the Holy Ghost, we can know the truth of all things (see Moroni 10:5). I want to show you how that works. He empowers, equips, and gives us new life in Christ. Those of you here today who have been baptized and confirmed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been given by the laying on of hands by one in authority one of the greatest gifts you can enjoy on earth, the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost, if you but heed the promptings of that Spirit and keep yourselves worthy of its presence. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Then find out why. Oh! Most everything in God comes down to hearing His voice. The Holy Spirit – Our Teacher. That same “still small voice” is what leads us to change our lives. And the level of that required obedience is based on our level of maturity and what is required of us. May I tell you of one of these times that occurred to me when I was taught by this young boy? Scripture says that God has a “still, small voice” (1 Kings 19:12). I thought about how soft it was and how easily I could have missed it. I waited for the light to turn green. Keep being encouraged in God. However, sometimes you will run into stumbling blocks in your path. Tag Archives: still small voice. (It is much more readily available to you if you are Baptized in the Holy Spirit – see our article here on that subject.) Keep your appointments. The Spirit’s Voice. Keep looking at the great law of liberty and don’t forget who you are, who God is, and what He has said to you. And after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. It doesn’t mean we make the right choices, it just means he doesn’t stop us from making our own choices. I began to have this overwhelming feeling that I was no longer supposed to practice law or run for office. 218 University Press Building The Holy Ghost can communicate with you if you but seek this communication and are worthy to receive it. I John 5:4, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Regards, Rusana So He said, “Go forth and stand on the mountain before the LORD.” And behold, the LORD was passing by! Jeremy was very excited. Isaiah 55:3. They rebelled against the Lord and their brother Nephi even though they had been spoken to by an angel and heard his voice from time to time. Yes some are simply here to troll but do you think love is a better way to plant a seed in that person’s life? We love you. Sometimes our path gets a little weary, putting one foot in front of another with no real joy, just the daily grind and I start to think, “is this really the way you spoke to me about going Lord”? I am baptized in the Holy Spirit meaning the “baptism of Jesus” as on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came and the disciples were all filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and spoke out in unknown languages called “tongues”. You need to seek God and find out for yourself. I just want to find out about dreams, does God also speak in dreams? So I would be inclined to say yes it was from God but you need to read 1 John 4 and use discernment because malevolent spirits can speak to you the same way. Learn how your comment data is processed. I am blessed to be here, to be alive and in the care of my Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ! Janice – Thank you for your comment. Your life could have ended! People often ignore the fact that Elijah continued to complain after the “still, small, voice.” He wanted more. Answer: There is only one place in Scripture where God is said to speak in a “still small voice,” and it was to Elijah after his dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal ( 1 Kings 18:20-40; 19:12 ). Shalom from Philippines !! These times and others create memories to be remembered and recalled throughout one’s lifetime. Jeremy is autistic. This morning, it was here! I was listening to this pastors CD, and it said that in order to be more protected, and be closer to God ,you have to be able to speak in tongues. You will be inspired to pray, to walk in the Spirit, and to understand God's heart for you through the good times and the bad. Jonathan is obviously hurting and it is causing him great anger and doubt. We are sometimes too busy to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. Thank you. There’s a purpose for this. Often the Holy Spirit would just bring a scripture or something in the Bible to you, and that is a sure indication that God is leading you in a certain direction. They even attempted to take Nephi’s life. You just barely tell them, knowing in full awareness you could speak like a normal person and just talk to them. When you start to understand His words of instruction (and you will, little by little) then, you have heard Him. I thought about that soft voice that saved my life. Rex, and particularly thru the passage in I kings 19:11-13 has tremendously helped. Since Jesus is our example, we need to develop a life habit of seeking him daily, known as a Quiet Time. Elijah heard God's "still small voice" and his whole ministry was transformed (1 Kings 19). I’m doing my best to trust and have faith even in a world full of evil that’s only going to get worse, and to a God who still remains silent and doesn’t help in ways I should think he should help me. However, it is possible to hear the voice of the Spirit when believers humble themselves to: Be Quiet “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). Rex. Speak to Him about it, see what He says. Your hearts and minds will be ready to receive the still, small voice and the whisperings of the Spirit if you are worthy. We aren’t your stupid game pieces. It was audible, it definitely was not my own thoughts and something outside of me. Through a still small voice, the Spirit speaks to me. I believe His perfect will is a peaceful resolution. It’s almost like the person who is just waiting for you to fall so they can kick you while you’re down. While the original comment to this topic was deleted (it was a radical retort), my answer was not. God said as much to Elijah. The Lord always speaks to us in that “STILL, small voice” (1 Kings 19:12, emphasis mine), but often it’s drowned out amid all the turmoil of our daily lives. Hearing from Him must be valued and practiced. I did notice and I stopped. God is almighty. And after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. God bless you. Life, I believe, is a test. As I started to look over the topics, I was seeking to find something that aroused my attention. There are 15 gifts of the Holy Spirit, and tongues is the one you receive when you are Baptized in the Holy Spirit. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Mornings With the Holy Spirit: Listening Daily to the Still, Small Voice of God. Respond to these words in faith (your responsible actions). The one about the Holy Spirit not sounding like us really resonates with me … there have been times when that still, small Voice has impressed thoughts in my heart that I KNOW did not originate with me because I would never have told myself that! God usually does not speak in a loud voice; people with real authority do not have to. The "still small voice… We were created to hear the audible voice of God. Healing is a gift available to ALL through the power of Holy Spirit. As defenders of the light, three children embark on a journey to stop the dark forces invading their land. Evangelicals are taught that God speaks to them in a still small voice. Yesterday a word comes out of my mouth that I knew I did not say it for myself. I grabbed my grown daughters arm and told her not to go back there she asked me why and I said I don’t know. They sorrowed at the prospect of Him leaving them. The Holy Ghost will whisper. Second, and this is very important, most often we mistake the voice of the Lord for our own thoughts. He can witness to you that Joseph Smith restored the gospel and that we have a prophet today. I believe that we need to deepen our relationship with Him. It is my prayer that all of us keep our hearts open to receive the promptings of the Spirit and use this sacred gift in our lives, and I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Thanks. The Holy Spirit leads and guides us into all truth—including the truth about our beautiful Savior (John 16:13). After all, He is a Person and not a thing. He has put in us (in every man) an intuitive knowledge to know that there is a God. You know, it makes sense that in the middle of a crisis where everyone’s voice is screaming to be heard, that the one voice that’s the calmest and most peaceful, is the one that should be listened to. Please is there category of people that should hear from God? But, deep inside, I heard a soft inner voice telling me to, “Stop, don’t pull out.” It was faint and easy to miss. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” (Acts 2:1-4). There is no place for those thoughts here. It is for anyone who wants to know the Holy Spirit better or who wants to meditate on His words of guidance, caution and comfort. Everyone is at a different place in their walk. I cried out in heartfelt repentance, “Lord, I am so sorry. It is a devotional broken into twelve months of the year, with a small devotion for every day, making this a comprehensive book. It doesn’t make him unworthy of respect or love from us or the Heavenly Father. You can never make a serious mistake without being warned. I’m thankful for all three. It is a devotional broken into twelve months of the year, with a small devotion for every day, making this a comprehensive book. The "still small voice" of the Holy Spirit has effected wonders. After I begin to know the Holy Spirit mroe and more, and that He is God, I began to worship Him and treat Him with my deepest respect and love. The more we follow His leading, the more we will be victorious in life. In my last post I started looking at some things about the Holy Spirit in us. There’s a purpose for this. Now I started thanking God to make it possible for us to meet again and be able to understand each other. The Still Small Voice “And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. How often do you express gratitude to your Heavenly Father for the great privilege it is for you to have the companionship of one of the members of the Godhead? Don’t be sorry. Joan – Thanks, great comment. I was driving a car, although I wasn’t supposed to be since I was only 15. I’m there right now but my thoughts go back to why I/we made this decision and go in this direction at this stage in my/our lives. This beautiful expression, “A still, small voice,” has almost come to be recognized as one of the names of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God can be grieved and quenched by disobedient believers. I shall never forget it. That pattern is the pattern of the Latter-day Saint. It started to make me angry – “That is not loud enough! I believe all of God’s messages are contingent on continued obedience. Remember believing is of the heart and not in your mind, so you can have a crazy thought fly through your head, but don’t let it make a nest in your heart. However, it is possible to hear the voice of the Spirit when believers humble themselves to: Be Quiet “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). As a believer, my belief is that God exists in three persons – Father (God), Son (Jesus) and The Holy Spirit (the Spirit sent at Pentecost to believers in the world at that time and carried through into this present time). 10 Jul. The Holy Spirit will never lead us to gratify the sinful desires of the flesh (Galatians 5:16); He will always lead us toward sanctification (1 Peter 1:2). Whenever someone who has not seen it before views this portrait, a puzzled look appears on the person’s face and this question is usually asked: “Why is there a little boy in the picture holding a blue bucket?”. Revelation from the Holy Ghost is often described as a “still small voice” and most often comes as words you feel more than hear. This is essential to developing a growing relationship with God -- and becoming sensitive to the voice of the Spirit. Then, I felt God’s awesome presence fill my car and the Holy Spirit spoke very forcefully to me. When you read it, you will hear Him. I worship (am thankful) for the Holy Spirit (who spoke into my life showing my need of a savior) who is the guardian in my Christian experience who speaks to me through God’s Word (the Bible) and makes His (Gods) promises and truths known to me. How does the Holy Spirit speak? He does not lead directly and consciously by the Spirit’s leading every single moment of every day because then you would not learn and obey the word of God (Bible). They had often been in the presence of the Savior, and He had guided, taught, and ministered unto them. I would not trust any voice in my head that is outside the written word of God. When I find myself with this desire, I know where to go to find some “food” for thought. God can speak to use through situations and other people but mostly He speaks to us in our hearts. I don’t even remember this probably because it wasn’t building or helpful. At the conference the objection was made that God is still able to speak in still, small voices. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. I can tell you (this is for me as much as it is you) that if you will draw close to Him, He will draw close to you. Perhaps instead of spouting “you don’t get it” you could have honored him with a loving answer that would in fact state the exact same thing but from a stance of love instead of judgement. I am going to be baptized and have the Holy Ghost.” My heart was touched as this little boy—who often didn’t relate to others in such a way—felt that something very important was to occur in his life that day. The Still Small Voice “And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. By the end of the debate with a few upset, pushy, judgmental, short students trying to convince him to believe in Christ he asked them one simple question,,,,,,, “How did you treat me?” not who won but “how did you TREAT me?” You were confirmed a member of the Church, and you had conferred upon you the gift of the Holy Ghost to be a guide and a companion to you, to be a comfort to you. You don’t know me, I don’t know you, but I believe you have a heart to know this God who is written about on this site. Mar 18, 2019 - THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD. The statement you are asking me about is a comment I made to this topic. I can’t stop now, we are committed in the actions we have taken and the decisions we have made to this point. Often the Holy Spirit would just bring a scripture or something in the Bible to you, and that is a sure indication that God is leading you in a certain direction. To guide me, to save me from the evil I may see. My mother was in Grace Hospital, recovering from an operation. I do question if everyone knows they can have this personal relationship with God – that it is available to them I have a question. Maybe He already did give you an answer. But I would be careful about telling people to listen for small still voices. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. A Still Small Voice And The Holy Spirit As Life Choreographer Easter VI year C 2016. Elden J. Watson (Salt Lake City: Elden Jay Watson, 1971), 529; 23 February 1847. What do you mean by this ? I know this is over three years old but just in case someone comes here searching for love; In my 40 years or so of following Him, I have heard His actual voice one time, His voice in my heart so that I could write down what He actually said a dozen or so times, a simple ‘knowing’ in my heart many many times, and a positive peace or a negative grieving in my heart very often. Thanks and God bless. This is amazing, I thank God that i found this platform, I know its devine appointment and a blessing, I have grown so much from the material I study on this platform. Thanks be to God. Be careful with that. I did not know how and why I said it, but I did meet someone new that day; but because I did not meditate on the word or think about it; we were unable to talk that day. Thank you Father I have a place where I can go and read and see how others in these same situations have handled themselves and sought guidance and found comfort in instruction and have penned their experiences for others to see. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, loves you dearly and wants you to be comforted and guided as you strive to gain strong testimonies of Him and to one day return to His presence. Keep going when you have peace and stop when you do not. For John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Acts 1:4-5 Things would change after this: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. Faith is the victory over the evil of this world and age, and the Bible says that ‘faith comes by hearing.’ So, hearing from the God of Heaven, the God of the future, is the road (faith walk) to victory and peace. I could have just died. So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the (spoken) word of Christ. .” If you are in tune with the Spirit, this can be a communication from the Holy Ghost. Fr. Manuscript History of Brigham Young: 1846–1847, ed. And I thank GOD for using your life as mouthpiece of JESUS CHRIST, for his people. The Holy Ghost is a comforter.6. Nat – That was a great encouraging word from the Holy Spirit, and you heard it. Shalom from Philippines !! Mornings With the Holy Spirit: Listening Daily to the Still, Small Voice of God - Ebook written by Jennifer LeClaire. Cars were parked on either side of the ally exit and I could not see the oncoming traffic very well. I did. The Holy Spirit, however, takes the voice of Jesus the Son and God the Father and makes it lovely, quiet and into a perfectly clear small still voice. I have always been confounded by the actions of Laman and Lemuel as described in the Book of Mormon. As you meditate on these 365 messages, you will gain a deeper understanding of the nature of the Holy Spirit and develop a more intimate relationship with Him. The Holy Spirit will help you hear God’s voice whether God decides to speak audibly, visually, or inwardly through impressions. That is why the doctrine that says that God does not speak today is so insidious and dangerous. And my God answered me, in my dream He gave me Isaiah 59:21. 1 Kings 18:38 Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.. Genesis 15:17 There may be difficult decisions to make, temptations that may seem overwhelming, crises in your faith and feelings of personal worth, or times of sorrow where you find it difficult to find solace. Told that Jezebel, the wife of Ahab, king of Israel, was seeking kill him, Elijah ran into the wilderness and collapsed in exhaustion. Evenings With the Holy Spirit is basically the companion devotional of LeClaire’s Mornings With the Holy Spirit; Listening to the Still Small Voice of God. Yet, it will always lead to His perfect will being done. Jonathan He wants to show us great things that we have not known and direct us, he also answers our questions in our dreams. I will say life is barely worth it. The material that Rex has compiled and placed on this site for our reading and reference is wonderful to me but does it answer every question I have? This item: Evenings With the Holy Spirit: Listening Daily to the Still, Small Voice of God by Jennifer LeClaire Hardcover $16.99 Only 15 left in stock (more on the way). © Brigham Young University. I watched a wonderful professor demonstrate a debate between he and his students. Nephi said to them: Ye have heard his voice from time to time; and he hath spoken unto you in a still small voice, but ye were past feeling, that ye could not feel his words.9. “ When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. The Holy Spirit – Our Teacher. This was someone God sent to me. In that I have confidence and the courage to carry on. How I long to hear from my saviour all my days. Sharon G. Samuelson, wife of BYU president Cecil O. Samuelson, delivered this devotional on 9 January 2007. Instead, the Holy Spirit was calling me to become a pastor. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Amen….Yes this is humbling and so beautifully said, thank you Andy. Rex. sharing. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. Andy. Look at this article – The World Will Not Understand Your Faith.

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