Instinct

I’ve never heard preachers refer to the voice of the Holy Spirit as instinct until some of my favorite recently.  Hearing this has caused me to realize, many times this is the way God speaks to me.  An amazing lady prayed for me a couple years ago and told me that God showed her that my heart and mind were married so that I could hear Him.  At first I thought my mind was too busy for it to become the vehicle to hear God’s voice.  But now I believe, because I hear Him many times a day.  It’s not out loud, but it’s Instinct.  A thought will pop into my mind, “See that man over there?  Go encourage him!”  OK!  As I encourage, the man tears up realizing he is experiencing a miracle from the God who loves and adores him.  This man also knows that no person alone could come up with something so profound.  That’s why I believe.  It works and it’s Fun!

In Matt. 25, Jesus tells the story of the Master who went on a trip and before leaving he gives one man $5,000, and the second man $2,000 and the third $1,000.  When he returns he discovers that the first two men invested their money wisely and doubled what was given.  But the third man buried his out of fear that the Master would punish him if he lost it.  The Master rewarded the first two by making them partners with Him to rule over much.  The third is basically told to go to hell saying, “It’s criminal to play it safe,” and gives his money to the one who took the greatest risk.

I’ve noticed that successful people seem to have just as much fear as people who are cautious and hesitant.  The difference between the two is what you do with your fear.  You can allow your instinct to override your fear, or bury the opportunity. 

What are you doing with your fear?  The energy of fear can either fuel and push you to excellence, or tempt you to drum up excuses and miss the moment. 

I love when the master says, “Enter into Joy, Come Share your Master’s happiness!”

Have you become boring, dull and flat line from fear?  The wrong response to fear produces; anxiety, stress and bad health.  I believe the Holy Spirit is telling you to allow your fear to drive you to instinct.  The Holy Spirit is the one who gives instinct.  It’s not spooky!  It’s real and available because you are so loved by Father!  On the Day of Pentecost, you were left the Holy Spirit to dwell within you, empowering you to create wonder and miraculous surprises!  I hear many times a week the Holy Spirit saying, “This is the Moment, Jump on it!”

 

Jesus saw ten lepers and told them to go show themselves to the priest. On the way, one of them noticed he was healed, and had instinct.  He turned around and went back to thank Jesus.  He thanks Him and Jesus asks, “Where are the other 9?”  Seems that not only obedience is measured, but also instinct!

You have the opportunity to follow instinct, which will lead you into the next dimension of increase!  Trust your instincts because God wants to open up the windows of heaven, and pour out blessings you won't have room enough to receive or contain.  Blessing will flow into your life because you stop hesitating and questioning instinct!  Step into this arena. 

In this present culture, I meet many who have a huge amount of information but no instinct.  Instinct is that inner push of the Holy Spirit to understand the power of this moment!

All ten lepers were healed but the 1 was made whole!!  The nine followed the path and the 1 followed his instinct. 

Instinct to increase!

May you by faith follow your instincts and create change!

paul