HE FILL US WITH HIS SPIRIT OF COUNSEL

I was thinking about some wisdom and counsel I had shared with 2 people and realized at the time I had spoken with assurance to the point I believed it was the mind of the Lord. It was kind of like having the experience of the Word of Knowledge that happens when you are downloaded with His Spirit. You just “know” something without being specifically told. In the same way, I felt I knew the Lord’s heart at the time, but later as I was thinking about it, I was only hoping it was the Word of the Lord as I was not used to speaking quite that boldly to people in regards to their personal lives.
 

I heard the Lord say, “I think I have the mind of the Lord.”  To hear the Lord’s above response to my musings about this, it really comforted me that He understood what I was thinking.  Then He brought into remembrance that Paul also said, “I think I have the Spirit of God” in his opinion on a matter.  What Paul didn’t know, is that his writings were being preserved by God to be foundational for the church as a part of the Bible.

1 Cor 7:40 NLT
But in my opinion it will be better for her if she doesn't marry again, and I think I am giving you counsel from God's Spirit when I say this.

1 Cor 7:40 NKJV
But she is happier if she remains as she is, according to my judgment — and I think I also have the Spirit of God.

1 Cor 7:25-26 NKJV
Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy.

BEARING WITNESS: Experiencing the Spirit of Counsel is similar to receiving the Word of knowledge.  There is an place in God when we experience that the Holy Spirit is bearing witness with our spirit. When these times take place, there is an inner knowing that what we are speaking, thinking or reading is God’s truth. It is very much like the experience of having a download of the Word of knowledge.

I receive Words of knowledge through pictures and maybe hearing sentences, but occasionally I am just downloaded with a knowledge that applies to God’s Word. This happens with sudden interpretations that I know are accurate, or perhaps suddenly knowing something about a scripture or a concept I didn’t know before. When the witness of the Holy Spirit is there to quicken truth, there is a life that comes to our own spirit. When we partner with this, it gives us a holy boldness to release God’s Word.

This same principal works when the Lord fills our mouth with His counsel.  We may impart His wisdom about something or a sound piece of advice that is quickened.  Sometimes these simple words are profound and cut right to the source and resolution to the problem.  When you speak them, you know that it is God and not you. 

Acts 4:31 NKJV
....and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Rom 8:14-17 NKJV
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs — heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

WORD TO PONDER: LEARN TO SPEAK CONFIDENTLY UNDER MY INFLUENCE

I want to bring you into greater confidence when speaking My Word. I have heard your prayers that you want to be led by My voice and spiritual gifts. Beloved one, I will fill your mouth and teach you what you are to say. Be willing to stretch your borders and release what comes from My promptings and I will fill your mouth. My gifts of wisdom and counsel come under inspiration and you shall experience the assurance of the witness of My Spirit at the time you share. Once you speak My Word, resist doubt and stand that angels go forth to help it prosper and bear fruit.

Ex 4:11-12 NKJV
So the LORD said to him,” Who has made man's mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the LORD? Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say."