Knights of the Word

Even the dead religions of Peru and the Americas recognize good and evil, life after death, Ghosts and Spirits, A creator, and I believe that the Holy Spirit moving in creation. We just are looking from the outside in, attempting to understand the spiritual from inside the snow globe called life. I believe Jesus can from the world of the Spirit to show us a little of the other side from God's respective. Miracles are physical representations of a spiritual truth, so we can understand it. Raising the dead, healing the leper were proof who He is. Proof there is more than just this physical existance and that the world of the spirit is knowable. Not directly, but like the wind, you can see the leaves blow, here the noise of it passing, see the change of the seasons.

Man has a problem hearing the Holy Spirit. It is more clear today than ever. To hear the Spirit of God you must be close in relationship to Him. The less time you spend in Worship, prayer, and study of the Bible the harder it is to Hear His voice. Because of this we need human teachers who are close to God. To help us in our lost moments. The Holy Spirit first speaks to you through scripture, and if you do not read it, you can get some messages through preachers and faithful books. He can speak in more direct ways, but will not unless you spend real effort and time worshiping, in prayer and studying the bible. There is a lock on scripture and faith, unbelievers cannot understand the bible or why we believe certain things, as God does not want them to abuse the knowledge. You want to be taught by God, spend the time, effort, and relationship, and you will be taught by Him. This is what I learned, and yes He teaches me all the time.

Let us boil it down to the basics. We (Man), seek to know the truth, and that truth should lead us to God. No matter what faith we belong to, this is an absolute reality. If God indeed created the Universe, he made all the truth in it. Now we of the many faiths have come to seek the truth through the lens of our culture, people around us, location, and many other unique events that we ourselves experience. That is why our faiths have so many differences yet hold to so many truths. We are seeing God from the outside, trying to figure him out by observing His creation. I encourage you to keep seeking the truth, it is a worthy goal. I am a Christian, and My studies have been centered on the Old and New Testament and so I will speak about that. Think of the Old Testament as God introducing Himself to the world, all races, all peoples, and yes all faiths. He shows who He is, our relationship with Him, and why Man is broken. The New Testament is about Jesus explaining who God the Father is, by example. He explains the "Why" of God's law and gives us a chance to become God's Children. Not Just the Jews, but all of Humanity. We all get the choice to Love God, by Loving His Son. Jesus was sent down from Heaven to introduce us to who God is. That is Good News. It does not matter what you call God, as He has many names. It does not matter what church or religion you belong to, as long as you continue to seek the truth. We are all on this journey to find God and His truth. May God Bless you on this journey!

How does someone get to know the Spirit within? It is not about power, abilities, or your own knowledge. It is about surrendering to God. It is about being humble, accepting your sins, asking for the Holy Spirit to guide your life, and trusting He will. Jesus can be your King now, he can guide your ways, he can direct you through His Spirit, and your own conscience. Do not be afraid. He will hone you where you are and with what you are doing. It is a hand-in-hand walk with both your will and the Holy Spirit. He will not say "Stop being a husband", instead he will make you a better husband. He will not command you to leave your Job. He will make you a better worker. It is about spending time with him, all day in the living of your life. Relationship, it is about relationship.
       If you do these things, dedicate time to reading the bible, especially with friends. You earn the right to hear His voice and get His gifts. Gifts are the right word for it, as they are given freely to those who deserve them. God will not give his Gifts to those who would abuse them.
     The first of the gifts is wisdom, at first you gain some from the text, as some of it is plain to see. As you spend time in the bible you will start to see the wisdom written between the lines and your wisdom expands. Later, it will become a part of you and the Spirit will remind you of what you need in the moment you need it. You may also gain the gift of Understanding. You will understand verses that never made sense to you before. They suddenly make sense because you view it in the eyes of God. Not of Man. 
     As you grow more humble and surrender your heart to Jesus, you can experience the higher gifts. You may receive teachings directly from the Spirit, or learn to hear that still small voice, or even a verbal one. The last is uncommon. You learn to hear with your heart, His Spirit's council to help someone or do something. I have experienced all of these things and can speak with authority because I lived them. 
     You cannot find these things by human thinking. Acting proud, or arrogant will not help you. You cannot lie your way in or falsify your true intentions for God sees through it all. Power and Might will not help you storm Heaven. Jesus did not come in that way to save the world. He came as a humble servant.