When a discrepancy occurs between following man and following God, we must look to latter. God is a jealous God and requires to be first in all things (Ga.3:28).

"Where Spirit of Lord is, there is liberty": freedom to follow Christ (II Co. 3:17). Though fear tries to tell us otherwise, God can be trusted to do battle for us when we take appropriate stand (II Co. 1:24); wherein we can only 'know' by seeking Him.

If you have been in a position where someone tried to control you, your faith, or your calling (thinking it will of God to be your Holy Spirit); Paul says not to be too hard on them. They did not know (I Co.2:5-8).

© by Joyce C. Lock

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Or, maybe you have already been hearing a still small voice but were not sure it was God.

If God shows you a need, it is you He is calling you to do something about it.

Once we take whatever step of faith God provides, then He will show us next. When following God's leading, we soon learn difference, to 'know' when we have heard from Him. Practice makes perfect. Then, with direct communication, we always have access to best advice possible.

© by Joyce C. Lock

http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/

This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.