It's a bird..no it's a plane..no it's...Superman!

How do you mistake a man flying in the air for a blue and red bird or a plane? I am sure it was because what appeared as something normal was not.

We learn from Nehemiah, of his ability to DISCERN!!!

When you walk with God, you need to know what is Gods and what is not Gods. Many of us know truly of what is not Gods, we can quote from hear to the ends of the earth of what is the devils however we don't know or are not clear of what is Gods.

Discernment is the ability to judge matters according to Gods view of things and not the outward appearance of it.

(1st Samuel 16.7)

For us to work under discernment we have to ask God. You see, as humans we have our natural likes and dislikes but many times our personal choices are not Gods choices.  When we are not discerning we make mistakes, mistakes that have great consequences.

Why is it important?

Discernment gives us direction in Gods way through the supernatural ability of God.

So, since discernment is so important. How do we develop it?

Discernment is seeing things the way God sees them!

1.We must get to know Gods word. (2nd Timothy 3.16, Proverbs 27.6, Hebrews 4.12)

2. Discernment comes from spiritual maturity. (Heb 5.12) Are you trained in God, trained in the word of God. Spiritual Maturity has NOTHING to do with age (newsflash!). Do not be deceived that you are too young to be spiritually mature or that you are passed a certain age so you must be spiritually mature.No. Spiritual maturity comes from God and Gods word. It comes from what you feed into your life.

3.Discernment is a gift from the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12.7-11 God has given us the opportunity to seek Him for the gift of discernment.

Pray today for the spirit of discernment and see your life change!