Kenneth Copeland Devotional 10 November 2023 – The Inner Witness
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Topic: The Inner Witness
The Spirit itself [Himself] beareth witness with our Spirit. – Romans 8:16
Do you ever have trouble hearing from God? Do you find yourself caught in confusing circumstances needing guidance, yet even after praying and reading the Word—you're still unsure what God wants you to do?
I've had that experience. I knew His written Word, and acting on it changed my life. But I was still determining when I had to decide about things the Word didn't specifically address. Things like whether to move to one city or another, for example.
My ability to know that I was doing the right thing held me back. You see, God's written Word and the inward witness are two different things. They never contradict each other but are vital to our walk with God.
God expected Israel, for example, to obey His written Word. But He also said to them, "Obey my voice" (Jeremiah 7:23) because He wanted them to know His will in specific situations. That's what happened when Israel invaded Jericho. They heard God's voice. Where else do you think they would have gotten that strange battle plan? It wasn't written in the law of Moses. And indeed, no human being would suggest a seven-day march around a city as the most effective form of invasion!
But exactly how, you may wonder, does God speak to us? Does He just shout down at us from heaven?
Not usually! Romans 8 says the Holy Spirit bears witness with our Spirit. That means that God's directions come from inside, not outside, of you.
At times when you hear His guidance, you may even wonder, Was that me, Lord, or was that You? That's because God doesn't typically inject thoughts directly into your mind from the outside. Instead, He speaks to your Spirit, and your Spirit translates it into a thought.
Tune in today to that inward witness, that quiet knowing, urging, prompting, and leading within you.
If when you hear it, it sounds like you, don't be surprised. It is you! It is your Spirit being influenced by the Spirit of God! After you're born again, your Spirit is a safe guide because you are born of God's Spirit. You have His nature. And the Holy Spirit lives in your Spirit to teach and give you direction.
Scripture Reading: Joshua 6:1-20
This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leaders of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org), which specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation, and other biblical topics.
Ambydennis Notice Board: We trust you have been blessed by the devotional. Accepting Jesus as your Lord and personal savior is one of the best decisions one can take, especially you; imagine having Christ in your life; what a fantastic experience it will be. It starts here as you proclaim: Dear Father, I humbly come to you in sincere repentance, claiming you as my Lord and personal Saviour. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness, be the center of my life, and let my life revolve around you as I partake in the eternal life you gave us in Jesus' Name. Congratulations, you are now Born again. God bless you.
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