Intuitive

Definition of intuitive

1 a : known or perceived by intuition : directly apprehended 

        had an intuitive awareness of his sister's feelings

   b : knowable by intuition  intuitive truths

   c : based on or agreeing with intuition intuitive responses                                     makes intuitive sense

   d : readily learned or understood software with an intuitive interface

2: knowing or perceiving by intuition

3: possessing or given to intuition or insight an intuitive mind

This is an interesting word...  I want to a to approach this in a way that is not "mystical", which is definitely a way someone could look at it; like ESP. We all have intuition to some point. We may call it different things. It may show itself in different ways. Whatever you call it or how ever you realize it, here is my take on it and how I use it. In the following passage about the gifts of the Spirit, God gives us insight into one type of intuition...

There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills. I Corinthians 12:4-11

The word I see in this passage meaning intuition is discerning, there are people in this world who are given the gift to discern spirits. This is not mystical or have to do with rituals. I think it means that God has given some people the ability to tell when someone might have an evil spirit, is telling a lie, or something like that. I am sure you know people who can read others and can get a sense of who that person is in just a small conversation, these kinds of people have this kind of gift.

The thing is I think that all Christians are given this gift to some extent. We are to discern the spirits (atmosphere, people) around us, so that we can live in this world and not become like this world.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2

We need to be intuitive toward the feelings and atmosphere surrounding situations and people. I hate to say this but that does not happen here online... shocker right! We can not know truly what someone is feeling or thinking in this atmosphere. You have no way of knowing where I am right now, what "mood" I am really in, or the true nature of how and why I write these posts. You can guess, you can try to be intuitive in that guess, most of the time you would probably be wrong.

God wants us to use the intuitive nature we all have to build up as well as protect others and ourselves. In order to do that we need proximity. We need to be near the people we are building up, or protecting. Not just physically, but have a connection to them. We need to discern the atmosphere around us all the time so that we can move or stay as needed. When we are able to do that we are able to live like the rest of Romans 12 says:

 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.  Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.  Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.  Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.  If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.  Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.  Therefore

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:9-21

 Be intentional and be intuitive! Be close! Live a life pleasing to God and ultimately yourself also.

I hope this makes sense... at some point I will start adding drawing to these, I hope... I have done a lot in the past week but they were for my class and a different project.

Thanks for reading. God Bless You All!