It is critical that we improve our spiritual hearing this year!
Jesus spoke in Mark chapter 2:
8 And immediately Jesus, perceiving in His spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts?
9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’?
10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”-He said to the paralytic-
11 “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.”
12 And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”
And in Luke chapter 5:
22 When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts?
23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”-He said to the man who was paralyzed-“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”
We have the same ability as Jesus to hear and perceive in our hearts. Remember, He was the son of man when He recorded this event.
Jesus spoke in John chapter 5:
19 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise.
20 For the Father Loves the Son and shows Him all that He Himself is doing. And greater works than these will He show Him, so that you may marvel.
21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives them Life, so also the Son gives Life to whom He will.
FATHER gave word pictures to Jesus and HE will do the same for us. We are to utilize our righteous imaginations which line up with The Word.
Coincidence is the language of The Spirit.
Jesus spoke in Luke chapter 10:
30 Jesus replied and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he encountered robbers, and they stripped him and beat him, and went away leaving him half dead.
31 And by coincidence a priest was going down on that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32 Likewise a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
33 But a Samaritan who was on a journey came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion,
34 and came to him and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them; and he put him on his own animal, and brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 On the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper and said, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I return, I will repay you.’
36 Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the robbers’ hands?”
37 And he said, “The one who showed compassion to him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do the same.” NASB
The word coincidence used here is what occurs together by GOD’s providential arrangement of circumstances.
Not everything means something, but some things mean more than you think. In the mid 1990’s, I was busy writing a program in my office and suddenly the anointing came upon me. FATHER immediately spoke and said, “Look at the clock.” It was exactly 1:11:11 PM. HE then said, “ I bring My anointing exactly at a time I choose.” That was it. Since then, I pay close attention to the number “11111” and have seen it several times.
Then there are unusual circumstances such as a burning bush that isn’t consumed. FATHER also speaks through nature.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 1:
20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible Qualities-His Eternal power and Divine Nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. NLT
David recorded by THE SPIRIT in Psalm 19:
1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display His craftsmanship.
2 Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known.
3 They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard.
4 Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun. NLT
Dreams are parables at night. Kings would seek out interpretations of dreams which is what happened in Joseph’s rise to preeminence in Egypt. If you want to have more dreams, honor the dreams you are currently having. Write them down.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 5:
14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. ESV
We can train our senses to discern between good and evil. We must become more sensitive to what is going on around us. If you walk into a situation where you perceive anger, you should take spiritual authority over the situation. The Holy Spirit is warning you.
When my wife perceives the presence of Jesus, she smells roses. This has occurred many times over the years.
Don’t be heavily influenced by outward appearance. When I was in banking, we had a customer who would come to the bank and smelled bad. He wore old clothes and was unshaven. He drove an old 1950’s pickup. People stared at him and did not look forward to being in the elevator with him. I found out that he was worth over $20 million. Looks may be deceiving.
Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
He will have you go into situations where He is the only Comfort. Your circumstances will not be comfortable. Right now, you are sowing the seeds of your next breakthrough or your next disappointment. Paying attention to The Holy Spirit, your hearing or lack thereof will determine which one you will experience.
Wisdom reminds us in Proverbs chapter 7:
24 Now therefore, listen to Me, my children; Pay attention to the Words of My Mouth