In this first episode of "DISCERNMENT - INTRO, Part 1", Grandma Alderman and Sandy discuss their missionary trip to India and the importance of discernment in spiritual warfare. They share stories of encountering demonic manifestations and the need for believers to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. They emphasize the importance of salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit in discerning and navigating spiritual realms. They also highlight the need for believers to commune with God and be obedient to His leading.

Takeaways

• Discernment is essential in navigating spiritual realms and recognizing the work of the enemy.

• Salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit are necessary for believers to have the power and authority to engage in spiritual warfare.

• Communing with God is not just about receiving comfort and provision, but also about being equipped as a soldier of Christ.

• Believers need to be obedient to God's leading and speak, act, and do what He instructs.

• The presence of angels, demons, and the voice of the Lord can be experienced by believers who are attuned to the spiritual realm.

Sound Bites

"We are missionaries in the very United States of America."

"God, if you're really real, make our heart ready for an encounter."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Missionary Trip to India

02:24 Encountering Demonic Manifestations in a Snake Village

03:49 The Role of Music in Inciting Demonic Activity

11:10 The Importance of Discernment in Spiritual Warfare

13:35 Salvation and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

18:20 Rising Up in Power and Obedience

21:11 Communing with God and Equipping for Battle