Prior to 1999, the sense of taste, touch, sight, smell and feel were the major focus of scientists. However, following the release of the Sixth Sense featuring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment, elements of the supernatural have come to light. Child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crow, played by Willis, fails to help a patient, discounting the voices he heard. Thus, when he is hired to help Cole Sear, played by Joel, each discover the reality of a sixth sense.
The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake, 1 Kings 19:11.
The prophet Elijah is one of the first to uncover a spiritual sixth sense. Following an encounter with an angel, Elijah goes up on a mountainside waiting to hear a message God. Like a science experiment, the Lord sends a series of natural phenomena: earthquake, wild fire and tornado. Forced to sort through these events, Elijah came to the conclusion that God was not behind these three natural disasters. Using discernment, Elijah waits patiently, eventually being rewarded by hearing God’s whisper.
After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper, 1 Kings 19:12.
While I do not consider myself to be a prophet, I can relate to Cole from a spiritual sense. Sometimes the Holy Spirit speaks to me when I read the Bible, enlightened by a new truth that is revealed. Occasionally, I may have a dream, vision or sense things either during or after praying. Yet, the moment I unplug from the Bible, prayer and worship, my sense of discernment disappears. Therefore, if you want to draw near to God, stay connected to the vine, John 15:5 and you too will discover a spiritual sixth sense.
by Jay Mankus
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