Strong meat belongeth

“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Hebrews 5:14

Yesterday, we explored what the Word of Knowledge is: a supernatural revelation from the Holy Spirit that exposes what is hidden, heals what is broken, and draws the lost to salvation. However, understanding the gift is one beautiful insight, and discovering how to receive it is an empowering next step.

No doubt, God is always speaking, but we need to grow in our ability to listen.

Jesus said, “.. I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things” (John 8:28). He moved in perfect alignment with heaven because his inner life was quiet, pure, and yielded. He was not guessing. He was hearing. And he was hearing clearly because he had cultivated spiritual sensitivity.

The Word of Knowledge flows when your inner man is attuned to the Spirit. It may come as a picture, a whisper, a name, or a scripture. But only a sensitive spirit will catch it. The untrained mind dismisses it as imagination. The distracted soul overlooks it. The spiritually sensitive believer recognises it and responds.

So what hinders that sensitivity?

Busyness drowns out the Spirit’s voice; many of us are too hurried to hear God.

Carnality, when the soul is saturated with fleshly distraction, makes the spirit sluggish and grieves the Holy Spirit.

Pride and self-will block reception; the Spirit does not shout over ego, and sensitivity flows from humility and surrender.

Religious routine is perhaps the subtlest hindrance of all; it is possible to pray, sing, and fast by habit while the heart remains disengaged. Sensitivity is not maintained through routine but through relationship.

Our text says that our spiritual senses can be exercised. Just as an athlete builds reflexes through repeated training, your inner ear can be sharpened through intentional practice.

Worship and stillness quiet the soul and make the spirit receptive; “Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10.

Fasting silences the noise of the flesh so the voice of God becomes clearer.

Obedience to small leadings, that nudge to pray, to call someone, to step away from distraction, strengthens your spiritual muscles; disobedience dulls perception and obedience sharpens it.

Meditation on the scripture aligns your inner man with the mind of God; the Word is the tuning fork of the Spirit.

Journaling your impressions during prayer helps you track patterns and confirmations that build confidence over time.

Finally, praying in the Spirit sharpens discernment and aligns you with heaven’s flow. “He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself” 1 Corinthians 14:4,

Your senses can be trained. Your earing can be sharpened. Start today.

Kay Alli