HIS VOICE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY, 25TH AUGUST 2024
TOPIC: THE SPIRIT SPEAKS (1)
TEXT: ACTS 8:29
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. KJV
We have learned God's leading by his spirit from the Old Testament account; I found it necessary, that we should acquaint ourselves with the work of his spirit in the New Testament. There is no other profound book to learn from, than the Acts of Apostles.
After the great harvest of souls at Samaria, the angel of the Lord directed Philip to go to the south, towards the way that leads from Jerusalem to Gaza. This instruction was purposely for the salvation of the Ethiopian Eunuch, whose culture is to visit Jerusalem for the yearly worship.
The Eunuch was returning from Jerusalem when the Spirit spoke to Philip to join himself to his chariot. Philip heard the voice of the Holy Spirit. In the New Testament, God does more than stirring the spirit of believers. He speaks to his children by his spirit. This implies that God can speak to men. His voice is expressed by his spirit who lives in us.
The new creation man can hear the voice of God and can follow the direction of his voice. Philip knew that it was the Holy spirit who spoke in his spirit. He wasn't confused neither did he doubt the voice of God. Do you remember that he was among the seven men full of faith and Holy Ghost, which were chosen by the brethren to serve tables? (Acts 6:5)
Therefore, Philip had the testimony of God's abiding presence in him. This isn't far-fetched, he must have believed that the spirit of God is in him and invariably, cultivated a conscious fellowship with the power of God that is at work in him.
One thing is certain, the early church always gave themselves to prayer and study of God's words (Acts 2:42), which must have been a habit cultivated by him in his personal life. Such that the brethren could identify the active work of God's spirit in him. If you will give yourself to study and prayer, it will help you to yield to the Holy Spirit and to acquaint yourself with his voice. You can hear him because he is in you and speaks in you. Get to know God's spirit that is at work in your life.
PRAYER
Lord, I want to hear your voice and to be able to know when you speak to me. Help me to give myself to prayer and to the study of your word, for the Holy spirit speaks in relation with your written word. Help me to submit my body under the influence of your will and direction by the power of your spirit in Jesus' name. Amen
Written by: Mopelola Oyeniran
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