Jesus Discerned Spirits; We Can Too

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In this episode, Dan Wilt explores the theme of discernment, emphasizing its importance in spiritual growth and daily interactions. He shares personal stories illustrating how discernment can lead to meaningful connections and spiritual insights. Dan recounts an experience with a waitress where a simple impression led to a heartfelt exchange, highlighting the power of listening to God's voice. He encourages listeners to cultivate discernment by staying close to Jesus, practicing holy listening, and being open to the impressions that align with His teachings. The episode also includes a reflection on Mark 2:6-8, where Jesus discerns the thoughts of the teachers of the law. Dan contrasts educated guesses with true discernment, which relies on a practiced hearing of God's voice. He provides practical advice on how to develop this gift, encouraging listeners to trust their impressions and take small risks in sharing them. The episode concludes with a call to action, inviting listeners to share their Holy Spirit stories and engage in worship through the hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus." CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Call to Action 02:41 The Importance of Discernment 03:07 Jesus and Discernment in Action 07:59 Practicing Discernment in Daily Life 10:46 Activation: Trusting Your Discernment 14:45 Worship and Reflection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join us for All The Things ► https://my.seedbed.com/product/all-the-things-wake-up-call-workbook/ Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6

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