SIGNS TO KNOW THAT GOD 

IS SPEAKING TO US

Comments from last Wed. night men’s meeting:

Our faith grows when we hear Holy Spirit opening God’s Word to us, inspiring us to action. Part of our discussion Wed listed signs we know when God is speaking to us:

[using the letter “c” but in no particular order]

1. Uncovering something covered (we sense God revealing something, unveiling, opening it to us) The Greek word from which we get “apocalypse” Rev 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ; and Romans 8:19

2. Continuing awareness of a particular thought no matter what else is going on or being said (staying present)

3. Clarity of mind or action—our “knower just knows”

4. Convicting feeling or thought (guilt or motivation to speak or act; confronting something in or outside of us)

5. Consoling sense of comfort or assurance as our heart turns toward God with love or desire

6. Calming peace, rest in our souls that we are being led by Holy Spirit (Rom 8:6, 14)

7. Confirming words or circumstances line up like buoys

8. Contrary or conflicting idea with our natural mind, our mood, resistance from the devil, or what we want; Or it may bring us into conflict with others and their desires or view or even their words (#7 and 8 conflict with each other so we need other “C’s” to confirm God’s will).

9. Accountability—God provides spiritual authority and direction to help confirm that we are hearing Him.

10. Community, communion or fellowship, corporeity means being a body; ”no man is an island” obeying a  word from God builds unity in the end

11. Consistent with God’s word and nature

12. Charismata Greek word in 1 Corinthians 12 for spiritual gifts like words of wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, speaking in tongues, discernment of spirits, etc…

13. Courage, confidence to do what only is possible by God’s grace of faith, hope and love.

14. Calling God uses the above to call us to know Him, and to speak and do his will.

Please pick up a church directory for phone numbers and let us know if we can add your information or make a correction.

Choose from a number of different groups to study God’s Word pray and build relationships this Lent:

Weekly Wednesday night Men’s meeting:  Contact Pastor D or Richard about this is an open meeting at 7PM in the McAfee Library at CLC. Each week a different man brings a short Scripture or a chapter for us to meditate or contemplate quietly then share how God is present to us in His Word, or how God has been present to us that week.

Sunday morning adult class: 9:15 AM great discussion with Richard Lineberry, Mary Port and donuts and coffee 

Friday night women: Contact Mary Port or Wilma Cabaniss about this ladies group meeting two Fridays a month at Wilma Cabaniss

Young At Heart: Ask Dick or Karen Gale about this monthly meal (best food around) and for fellowship, singing and prayer.

NuThang: Ask Steven White, Kendra or John and Larissa Port about this young adult and older teenagers group meeting two Wednesday evenings a month.

Two bi-monthly Small Groups for Prayer, Sharing and building Caring Relationships

John and Mary Port lead a group two Wed nights a month at Vickie Hinkle’s

Robert and Linda Miller lead a group two Friday nights a month at their house

2012 God Present; pruning and producing: John 15:2