For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
1 Corinthians 13:9 ESV
A Disclaimer
I would like to note that I struggled with where to categorize this post, but then I realized I have been on a track of dealing with aspects that blind us, which is a device of the Mesmerizing Spirit.
Also, while it’s true that Revelation and Denial affect the Exhorter more, all of us, regardless of gifts, may struggle with it. For example, Mercies like myself have some issues with this because we tend to be so ethereal, heavenly-minded, head-in-the-clouds.
“Earth to David. Are you checking in with the mother ship?”
The Problem
The root of Denial gives rise to the stronghold of non-Reality that pollutes the strong suit of the Exhorter: Revelation.
Just as English Ivy and Wisteria run amok can bring down a mighty oak or a landslide can choke the flow of a strong river, so also denial initiates a sequence of events that can choke the life flow of a robust existence.
Treating a partial perspective as the whole perspective will kill our ability to hear the voice of G-d. It can also affect our ability to hear our own spirit, which may be shouting warnings to us.
This is true no matter the arena.
The Change of Direction
If we want the light and the river of insight to flow over our lives in force…
If we want to new ideas to alight on us with fluency…
Then it remains incumbent upon us to demand to know the ways in which the partial perspective we each have fits into the whole.
Many who hear the voice of G-d never make the leap from their dream or vision to how it fits as part of a larger picture that they never considered.
The Assignment
Here we follow the G-d of the Hunt. Our mission is to look for missing pieces that will help fill out our perspective. In so doing, we must be willing willing to receive both the comfort/encouragement/consolation and the exhortation/reproof/correction. This may require us to work with others.
Helping Others Speak Even When You Have An Answer
Something that may help us to work at stewarding our words better is this: Put on humility and connect with others to find out what they are hearing from the L-rd as well.
Be willing to admit that, friend, that even though the L-rd has shown you something, someone alongside of you who is less experienced with the things of G-d might need you to listen rather than speak, so you can help them along in their journey to maturity.
The immature may tell you something you have heard one million times before. However, they might also need a more mature man or woman of G-d to encourage them as they journey. Plus, with fresh eyes, they might surprise you with something you have not considered.
To be sure, It is possible to wear humility as a garment and keep an open mind that you do not have the whole perspective.
You are part of a body with many members. This means that you will need to seek out those who have the other pieces of the puzzle. That means you will need to form relationships with other people, like it or not.
Be blessed as you work this out.