Key Takeaways:

• The wise men and other figures from the first Christmas story exemplify different paths of spiritual seeking and discovery.

• God's presence and guidance can appear in unexpected ways, transcending cultural and religious backgrounds.

• Seeking God requires openness of spirit, transcending intellectual pursuit to engage with spiritual insight and revelation.

• Prayer and heartfelt pursuit of God involve not only our efforts but also God's initiative in revealing Himself.

• The process of seeking uncovers true motives and prepares our hearts to receive divine insights.

Notable Quotes:

• "But it's not because God hides himself. We see this with the wise men in the Christmas story."

• "God is giving signs of his divine presence, drawing people towards Himself."

• "Revelation and understanding comes via the spirit, not the mind."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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