Does God really speak to us?
I’ve had that question asked many times. Maybe it’s a question you’ve wondered about as well. The answer is yes, God does speak to us in many different ways.
One way is through people.
I’ve had a specific message spoken over me four different times by four different people. That message is consistent. This is not something that happens to me on a regular basis and honestly, at first I wasn’t sure what to do with it. So, I’ve simply held on to it as a promise. Though I’ve only shared it with some of my closest people, I believe that one day I’ll see it unfold.
Have you ever had a message spoken over you by someone you trusted?
A close friend shared recently that a stranger approached her and asked to pray with her. The woman was gentle and yet bold. She shared a word that spoke to the deepest regions of my friend’s heart and life, and prayed over things my friend had only talked about with God.
How do we know what is true and what is not?
If you’ve had someone speak something over you, and they say it’s from God, these are questions that can help.
Does this confirm what God has been trying to say?
You’ve sensed this promise or truth. You’re listening, but you aren’t sure. So God sends someone in the flesh to confirm it. This is what happened when Peter had a dream about eating “unclean” foods — a dream that wasn’t really about food at all, but God was trying to lead Peter into new territory. He sent Cornelius to confirm that message.
Is there peace?
There’s a difference between uncertainty and a lack of peace. We will always have questions. It’s smart to talk to God about what you believe he’s trying to show you. Uncertainty makes sense as you clarify and talk to God about it, but if you sense tangible peace even as you ask those questions and face those uncertainties, that’s God. Hold on to that.
Do I have to act on it right now?
Write that word down. Tuck it away, if only for a few hours. When the Holy Spirit spoke to young Mary, she pondered it. This means she didn’t rush out and tell the world she was going to be the mother of Jesus. She weighed it. She held it close and gave space for it to breathe. Later she shared her news with a trusted relative and with those closest to her.
Sometimes it’s a right-now word but often it’s a “get ready” word. Taking a step back, if only for a moment, is wise.
Does it line up with God’s Word?
If you are told this is a word from God and it contradicts scripture or you sense a deep inside “This isn’t God, sis” from the Holy Spirit, simply move on.
Why does God use people to speak to us?
God uses people because sometimes we have trouble hearing him (or at least I do). If there’s a price to pay (faith, making a move, stepping out of our comfort zone, transformation, ending a season, changing a role or position), we may just need to hear those words out loud.
For me, as I go back to those four separate messages spoken by four different people over many years, I remember this:
- If God is speaking, he’ll do what he says he’ll do.
- I can’t make it happen, but I can keep my heart open for when it does.
- My waiting time is not wasted. I’ll continue to grow and be fruitful right where I am.
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I appreciate this post so much. I never made the connection between Peter’s dream snd confirmation with Cornelius.
What a kindness of God to speak through others and confirm it through repetition ir revelation of some sort.
Does God speak to us? YES.
But only if he wants to.
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I’ve heard the Lord speak to me several times. The first time I didn’t listen and in the end there were some hard times. This last time I sat up and listened. I’m trying very hard ‘ sit back and let go’. It’s a control issue and I’m learning.
I was in my closet, praying and when i pray it’s almost a whisper.and while I was praying all of a sudden a loud voice came from me that said,”Be brave,
there is more to come.”I was shocked, and it took me a couple of minutes to
figure it out.when I did I was ecstatic.He spoke to me!!! I have not been quite the same since..I’m constantly listening when praying and all the time for Him
to speak to me again..
Thank you for sharing. I resonate with this deeply as I have had several divine interventions from God, through people. More specifically- strangers. Places like a random park bench, over a business call at my job, a stranger in the grocery checkout line just to name a few! It’s always in His perfect timing!
Why does god use people to speak to others?
I have the hardest time with this…
I blame myself for my granddaddy’s death, because he used me to speak to him and that’s my last memory, besides seeing the aftermath at the funeral as my grandma had an open casket… I cant get that out of my head ever. My memories torment me, when my husband doesn’t.
I am in such severe depression and hurt.
I never got to say good bye. He did the same to me in so many words with one of husband’s uncles and I know husband resents me a little for that…
He used me for husband’s own dad and I know husband really resents me a lot for that.
He used me to help save a life (felt like a soulmate) and I can’t even tell them that nor husband as he thought I looked like a ghost…
I have been abused, tormented, etc. since and One question I always ask is why.
things use to not be like this.
I can’t help but resent in a way, because I don’t understand…
I feel like I can’t trust, because of being a “middle man” and a little bit of me feels violated from it. Scared mostly.
I’m scared of my future, because of a threat. I’m scared god’s forsaken me.
I don’t know how to glorify.
I just have a few questions and I don’t know how or where to find the answer.
I want to fully trust god, have him show me the way.
When you try to feel the joy of God, show his love to others shine His light on those sad, depressed,and lonely people 😭 just talk to them. Busy yourself with loving.youll start to feel his warmth around you.and the more you’ll try to spread love.do it before we run out of time although we will never know when that trumpet will blow.Gods strength and love be with you.
Recently, we have had a family trauma come up. It’s one that is going to take a lot of faith and strength. It’s not a quick fix either, the effects are devastating and lasting. The first Sunday after the incident, I went to the alter after service. It was crowded, I made my way through asked a woman standing there if i could squeeze in. I needed to kneel and pray. She asked what I was praying for and who and asked if she could pray over me. After I said yes, her voice got VERY loud as she prayed, made me kind of uncomfortable. Then she would say things like she knew the situation, and I kept having to pause thinking does she know me? my family? I’ve never seen her before. After she prayed, I put my hand on hers and looked up. I couldn’t focus on her face, it was her, but not her. Afterwards, I asked people I knew who were on the other side of her. They did not hear her or really notice who she was, just that someone was with me. I went to the alter crying and seeking God’s help. I think he sent me someone. Funny thing is I only remember one thing she said, and that was comforting. Have not seen her since.