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Not By The Ear, But By The Spirit
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Summary
Not by the Ear, but by the Spirit centers on learning to hear the voice of the Lord beyond human reasoning, preference, or intellect. The speakers emphasize that true hearing comes by the Holy Spirit and is confirmed inwardly and corporately through the many-membered body of Christ. God speaks through many channels—Scripture, family, songs, children, circumstances, and the presence carried by believers—but His voice always resonates with the spirit, not merely the mind. This conversation calls believers to remain open, discerning, and present-focused, hearing what God is saying now, walking in divine order, and submitting every thought, word, and action under the lordship of Christ.
Show Note
- Hearing God’s voice requires waiting, humility, and openness of heart
- The Holy Spirit makes the Word alive beyond human understanding
- God speaks through many spiritual “channels,” not just one familiar voice
- Divine order comes through confirmation in the body, not private interpretation
- Hearing in the Spirit protects us from being led by intellect, emotion, or desire
- Who we are in Christ ministers more than what we say
- The presence of Christ carried within believers changes atmospheres
- Growth requires letting go of old thinking, habits, and soulish reactions
- The mind must become a servant to the spirit, not a challenger to it
- Christ revealed—not human perspective—is the highest form of revelation
- KnowingaboutGod is different from knowing Him in the Spirit
- The present speaking of God is more vital than past experiences
Quotes
- “It’s not about hearing things on a human intellectual level—it’s about hearing in the Spirit.”
- “There are many voices, but when the voice of the Lord comes, it identifies with your spirit.”
- “Who we are ministers more than what we say.”
- “Our spirits speak louder than our words.”
- “Divine order is when you hear a word from God and it resonates and is confirmed through your brothers.”
- “You can’t iron the wrinkles out—you have to fill the bag.”
- “It’s a determination not to be part of the world, but part of the Kingdom.”
- “I knew Him by the hearing of the Word, but now I know Him.”
Scriptural References
- Romans 8 The Spirit bearing witness with our spirit
- John 10:7 “My sheep hear My voice”
- 1 Corinthians 2:9 -16 Spiritual discernment vs. natural understanding
- 2 Peter 1:20 - 21 No prophecy of Scripture is private interpretation
- Judges 21:25 Everyone doing what was right in their own eyes
- Colossians 1:27 Christ in you, the hope of glory
- Proverbs 16:32 He who rules his spirit is greater than one who takes a city
- Matthew 6:22 The single eye
- Job 13:15; 42-5 Trusting God and moving from hearing about Him to knowing Him
Takeaway
Hearing God is not a matter of preference, intellect, or familiarity—it is a matter of spiritual resonance and submission. The Lord is speaking today, and discerning His voice requires a yielded heart, a renewed mind, and openness to confirmation through the body of Christ. As we walk in the Spirit, Christ comes forth in us, our presence carries life, and we move from knowing about God to truly knowing Him. The question remains for each of us: Are we hearing what God is speaking to our spirits right now?
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Summary
Not by the Ear, but by the Spirit centers on learning to hear the voice of the Lord beyond human reasoning, preference, or intellect. The speakers emphasize that true hearing comes by the Holy Spirit and is confirmed inwardly and corporately through the many-membered body of Christ. God speaks through many channels—Scripture, family, songs, children, circumstances, and the presence carried by believers—but His voice always resonates with the spirit, not merely the mind. This conversation calls believers to remain open, discerning, and present-focused, hearing what God is saying now, walking in divine order, and submitting every thought, word, and action under the lordship of Christ.
Show Note
- Hearing God’s voice requires waiting, humility, and openness of heart
- The Holy Spirit makes the Word alive beyond human understanding
- God speaks through many spiritual “channels,” not just one familiar voice
- Divine order comes through confirmation in the body, not private interpretation
- Hearing in the Spirit protects us from being led by intellect, emotion, or desire
- Who we are in Christ ministers more than what we say
- The presence of Christ carried within believers changes atmospheres
- Growth requires letting go of old thinking, habits, and soulish reactions
- The mind must become a servant to the spirit, not a challenger to it
- Christ revealed—not human perspective—is the highest form of revelation
- KnowingaboutGod is different from knowing Him in the Spirit
- The present speaking of God is more vital than past experiences
Quotes
- “It’s not about hearing things on a human intellectual level—it’s about hearing in the Spirit.”
- “There are many voices, but when the voice of the Lord comes, it identifies with your spirit.”
- “Who we are ministers more than what we say.”
- “Our spirits speak louder than our words.”
- “Divine order is when you hear a word from God and it resonates and is confirmed through your brothers.”
- “You can’t iron the wrinkles out—you have to fill the bag.”
- “It’s a determination not to be part of the world, but part of the Kingdom.”
- “I knew Him by the hearing of the Word, but now I know Him.”
Scriptural References
- Romans 8 The Spirit bearing witness with our spirit
- John 10:7 “My sheep hear My voice”
- 1 Corinthians 2:9 -16 Spiritual discernment vs. natural understanding
- 2 Peter 1:20 - 21 No prophecy of Scripture is private interpretation
- Judges 21:25 Everyone doing what was right in their own eyes
- Colossians 1:27 Christ in you, the hope of glory
- Proverbs 16:32 He who rules his spirit is greater than one who takes a city
- Matthew 6:22 The single eye
- Job 13:15; 42-5 Trusting God and moving from hearing about Him to knowing Him
Takeaway
Hearing God is not a matter of preference, intellect, or familiarity—it is a matter of spiritual resonance and submission. The Lord is speaking today, and discerning His voice requires a yielded heart, a renewed mind, and openness to confirmation through the body of Christ. As we walk in the Spirit, Christ comes forth in us, our presence carries life, and we move from knowing about God to truly knowing Him. The question remains for each of us: Are we hearing what God is speaking to our spirits right now?