Episode 45: Seek the Spirit, Not the Signs

In Podcast Episode 45, “Seek the Spirit, Not the Signs,”  Kim discusses the importance of seeking wisdom from God through His Spirit and avoiding the “prove it through a sign” method of seeking His direction.

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 6:17-21, 33-40, with special emphasis on:

 

17 Gideon replied, “If you are truly going to help me, show me a sign to prove that it is really the Lord speaking to me.  (Judges 6:17)

 

36 Then Gideon said to God, “If you are truly going to use me to rescue Israel as you promised, 37 prove it to me in this way. I will put a wool fleece on the threshing floor tonight. If the fleece is wet with dew in the morning but the ground is dry, then I will know that you are going to help me rescue Israel as you promised.” (Judges 6:36-37)

Additional scriptures:

 

5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. (James 1:5-8)

 

7 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia.

This is the message from the one who is holy and true,
    the one who has the key of David.
What he opens, no one can close;
    and what he closes, no one can open:

8 “I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me. (Rev. 3:7-8)

 

Dear Lord,

Please grant me wisdom regarding this matter. In whatever manner you use to speak to me, please open my spiritual eyes and ears to receive Your guidance. Please open any door which needs to be opened and close all through which I do not need to walk.

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