Knowing The Mind of God

LESSON 166
KNOWING THE MIND OF GOD – PART 1

In Ps. 25:9-14, we find out that God guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. In
fact, we discover that God confides in those who fear Him. This seems to make it clear that God will be
willing to guide anyone who is humble and fears God. But the question remains: how does God guide?
In this series, we pray that the Almighty Himself will teach us on how to know His mind, in Jesus, name.
Amen.
1. WILL THE ALMIGHTY RE VEAL HIS MIND TO MERE MORTALS?
Will God let us know what He thinks about a particular situation?
Will the Almighty reveal His mind to mere mortals? Yes, He will. If the Lord is your shepherd, He will
guide you. He promised to teach you die right turns along life’s road if only you are willing to follow. He
is prepared to be your counsellor forever, if you so desire. You do not even need to be a prophet or an
elder to be guided by God.
Ps. 23:1-3; Ps. 32:8 Ps. 48:14; Is. 42:16; Is. 48:17-19; John10:4; Is. 55:8-9; Luke 1:79; Ps. 18:30; Hab. 3:6;
Ps. 73:24.
2. GOD COMMUNICATES IN VARIOUS WAYS

There are various ways through which God can make His mind known to His child. It could be either by
the audible voice, dreams, symbolic acts, parables, proverbs or any other means of His Divine choice.
Examples include the cases of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos, Joseph, Moses, Nathan, Solomon, Daniel,
Zechariah, Mary, Peter, Paul and John; just to mention a few.
Is. 6:1-9; Jer. 1:4-7; Amos. 3:8; Gen. 37:11; Exo. 3:1-6; II Sum. 7:4-17; I Kings 3:5-15; Dan. 2:19-23; Luke
1:11-17, Luke 1:26-28; Acts 10:19-20; Ads. 10:9-10; Rev. 1:10-20.
LESSON 167
In the first part of this series, we have found out that God, the Almighty is prepared to reveal His mind
to human beings. He is willing to guide you even if you are not prophet or an elder. We also discovered
that God communicates. in various ways, namely: the audible voice, vision, dreams, symbolic acts,
parables, proverbs, etc. Now, we want to take a close look at dreams. May the Lord teach us to our
benefits in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. THE SAME DREAM CAN HAVE DIFFERENT CONSEQUENCES FOR DIFFERENT PEOPLE
Dreams could have different sources. These sources could include the supernatural and the natural. Not
all dreams are beneficial and not all could be relied upon. Dreams could bring comforting messages from
God or they could bring warnings of impending danger or Divine judgment. Supernatural transactions
could also take place in a dream. The same dream could have diverse effects on different people.
Num. 12:6-8; Jer. 23:28; Joel 2:28; Eccl. 5:3,5:7; Gen. 28:10-15; Gen. 41:1-7; Dan. 4:4-8; Judg. 7:9-14.
2. DREAMS COULD BE A POTENT WEAPON IN THE HANDS OF THE ALMIGHTY
God could thwart the plans of the enemies through dreams. Similarly, God’s purposes could be achieved
through supernatural directions in dreams. In the hands of God dreams could be turned to a weapon for
shaping the history of individuals, nations and even the whole world.
Matt. 1:19-20; Matt. 2:ll-12,Matt. 2:13-15, 19-23; Gen. 15:13-16; 37:26-27; Matt. 1:1-2; Gen. 40:1-22;
41:38-44; Gen. 41:55, 41, 26-27; Matt.:l-2′, Gen. 41: 1-7; 47:20-26; 47:11-12; Ex. 1:8-11.
LESSON 168
In the second part of this series, we found out that dreams could come from different sources, both
natural and supernatural. That the same dream could have different consequences for different people;
and dream could be a potent weapon in the hands of the Almighty. Now, we want to look at visions in
some details. May the Almighty teach us Himself in Jesus, name. Amen.
1. GOD ALLOWS VISIONS FOR VARIOUS REASONS

There are various reasons why God allow visions to happen. Some of these reasons arc (a) some people
are too busy to hear the small, still voice of God. (b) some need a concrete experience for future service,
a sort of strong reference point (c) some need it to prepare them for an important ministry (d) some
need it for guidance (e) visions could also be given to warn against the danger of self-overestimation or
(f) to announce God’s judgment.
Ex. 3:1-4; Acts 9:1-4; Jos. 5:13; 6:5;.fude 6:11-21; Acts 9:10; Acts 6:22-24; Luke 1:26-38; Acts 10:9-20; Ex.
3:7-10; Acts 10:1-8; Acts 9:10-15; Is. 6:1-5; Dan. 5:1-5; Dun. 5:25-30.
2. VISIONS ARE MORE FREQUENT IN TIMES OF CRISIS THAN IN THE TIME
OF PEACE
In times of crises or great danger. God uses visions as a means of assuring His own (i) that He is near, (ii)
that all hopes are not lost (iii) that deliverance is on the way. But this is reserved for the pure in heart.
Matt. 5:7; Pro. 11:17; James I:6-7;Acts 16:16-23; Luke 5:5; John 21:3; Matt. 25:28-29.
3. HOW TO USE THE GIFTS

There are seven important things to note in administering healing to the sick. They are (i) get the patient
born again because healing is the Children’s bread (ii) raise the faith of the sick (iii) get the sick to
participate. Healing is a two-way traffic of giving and receiving (iv) healing is not a show business
(v) Explain to the sick that healing may be gradual (vi) do not use the gifts indiscriminately. Be led by the
Holy Spirit (vii) continue to seek the Lord in prayer and fasting.
Matt. 15:25-27; Mark 6:5-6; Matt. 9:6; Man. 12:38-39; Luke 23:8; Luke 17:12-14; John 5:2-3. 5; Luke 4:2
7; 6:12; I Cor. 9:27; Matt. 7:21-23.

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LESSON 166

KNOWING THE MIND OF GOD – PART 1

2. GOD COMMUNICATES IN VARIOUS WAYS

1. GOD ALLOWS VISIONS FOR VARIOUS REASONS

3. HOW TO USE THE GIFTS

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