I Thessalonians 2:13 NKJV
“For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.”
There are many channels open to God by which He makes His will and leadings known to us. We must be careful to know what channel He chooses to use per time. He could speak to us directly by His Spirit; He could lead us via His word, or through circumstances, etc. But one of the most potent ways through which God leads us is through His spoken word. And the spoken word comes via His servants your prophet or pastors.
Whosever stand to speak the word of God by way of teaching or preaching at any point in time is a very potent vessel of God to help lead or direct you. Always know that your mere presence in a meeting where the word of God is spoken is an opportunity for God to send a word through His servant to you without calling your Name. If you are present in the meeting, then God has a word for you, but you must know how to receive that word.
The first way to receive your word is to position for it in your mind and spirit. This happens by seeing the word spoken as God's direct word and not the word of a man. That is what our text tells us today. You can't be having a passive attitude in church and expect to get a word from God. Word time is God time, and it must be treated as such. Do not let anything or anyone make you miss your word for that moment. A million words may be spoken, but only one word would be your word, and you must not miss it. Be open to hear from God for your life when the word is spoken and you will find direction for your life in Jesus Name.
Assignment/Prayer
i. Lord I renew my mind from today to see every word moment in church as a God time in Jesus Name.
ii. Lord grant me the sensitivity to discern my specific word from You during the service in Jesus Name.
Nugget
You can't be having a passive attitude in church and expect to get a word from God.
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