In the busy streets of Abuja, two friends — Tunde and Michael — grew up attending the same church, hearing the same sermons, and listening to the same spiritual leaders.
But their experiences with God were completely different. Their story reveals a powerful truth about hearing from God directly versus hearing God through another person.
Tunde was the kind of young man who depended on prophets, pastors, and mentors for every decision. If a prophet didn’t speak, he couldn’t move. If someone didn’t confirm something, he couldn’t trust his own spirit. He believed strongly in hearing God through man. To him, spiritual leaders were the safest bridge to God’s voice.
SPIRITUALITY: Hearing From God: Why Direct Messages Hit Different From What You Hear Through People
Michael was different. His spirituality was quiet, personal, and inward. He prayed often, listened often, and trusted the soft, clear voice that came to his heart. While he still respected spiritual leaders, he didn’t depend on them for everything. His deepest guidance came directly from God — through dreams, instincts, signs, and inner knowing.
One day, the two faced a major challenge: a business deal that looked promising but carried hidden risk. Tunde ran to a popular prophet in town for direction. The prophet told him: “Go ahead. It is your blessing.”
Michael, on the other hand, felt uneasy. In his spirit, something didn’t sit right. He had no prophecy, no vision from a pastor, no loud voice — just a quiet warning in his heart: “Wait.”
Tunde felt confident because a man of God had spoken. Michael felt confident because God had spoken directly to him.
Two weeks later, the deal collapsed. Investors disappeared. Money was lost. Those who rushed in without listening to their spirit paid the price.
Tunde was confused and angry. “But the prophet said God approved it,” he complained.
Michael answered gently, “Sometimes God speaks through people… but sometimes the message people give you is limited by what they understand. A direct message from God never lies.”
SPIRITUALITY: Hearing From God: Why Direct Messages Hit Different From What You Hear Through People
That moment changed Tunde’s life. For the first time, he realized that hearing God through people is helpful — but hearing God directly is deeper, clearer, and without human error.
The lesson?
Man can guide you, but only God can direct you.
And when God speaks to your spirit, the message hits differently because it was meant for you alone.
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