Thankful for the Spirit of Discernment
Pastor Wesley & Yajhna Sing · 1 min read
“and to another the working of miracles, and to another prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], and to another discernment of spirits [the ability to distinguish sound, godly doctrine from the deceptive doctrine of man-made religions and cults], to another various kinds of [unknown] tongues, and to another interpretation of tongues. All these things [the gifts, the achievements, the abilities, the empowering] are brought about by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, distributing to each one individually just as He chooses.”
Deception seems to be a big part of everyday life. Someone is always trying to deceive someone else. The spirit of God, who is the spirit of truth lives on the inside of us who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour have been blessed with a spirit of discernment. This allows us to know what is right and what is wrong, what is acceptable and what is not.
The Holy Spirit will make us feel uncomfortable in a situation or relationship as he is alerting us to danger. We need to heed the spirit of God so we do not get deceived or walk in to danger. It could be a still small voice speaking to you or someone telling you to be careful.
When we heed his voice, we are not overtaken by deceit. Practice the presence of God, you are equipped and enabled with a spirit of discernment.
From the December 2024 issue, themed RELENTLESS IN MY ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.
