Holy Spirit Guidance

From: Boyd Bailey Ministries

John 16:12 "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear."
 
The Holy Spirit holds back understanding until a disciple’s maturity can handle its ramifications. Too much information can confuse. Thus, through a tender process of gradual illumination, the Spirit of God shows sincere Jesus followers what they need to know, when they need to know. 

Infant faith does not have the capacity to comprehend like seasoned faith. The Lord gives discernment to those He can trust. For example, a 10-year-old is not prepared to drive a car. Physically and emotionally they are not ready, nor have they practiced and applied their motor skills behind two tons of steel. It is deadly for them and others to give a child a car.

Preparation precedes illumination. Understanding comes to those who remain faithful to the learning process.

"I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready." (1 Corinthians 3:2)