Episode Details

What would happen if we responded to the Holy Spirit immediately, without delay or second-guessing? In Running Toward the Holy Spirit, Deidre Braley shares a personal story about missing a divine prompting and contrasts it with Philip’s quick obedience in Acts 8. This powerful devotional reminds us that when the Spirit nudges us—whether it's to speak to a neighbor or extend an act of kindness—we are called not just to go, but to run.

This devotional encourages believers to practice spiritual attentiveness and cultivate a “yes” mentality toward God’s promptings. If you’ve ever ignored a gentle nudge or wondered if it was really God speaking, this message is for you.

Highlights

✅ Obedience to the Spirit: Philip didn’t wait for more context—he ran in obedience (Acts 8:29-30).
✅ God's purpose unfolds in motion: Philip’s mission became clear only after he responded.
✅ Every nudge matters: Even small promptings—like saying hello to a neighbor—can have eternal impact.
✅ We often hesitate: Like Deidre’s real-life example, we can miss Spirit-led moments by overthinking.
✅ Practice spiritual sensitivity: Learn to ask, listen, and act when the Spirit leads.
✅ Scripture shows us the pattern: Throughout Acts, believers are used mightily when they respond to the Holy Spirit’s leading.

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Have you ever responded (or missed a chance to respond) to a Holy Spirit nudge? What happened? How did it impact you?

Tag @lifeaudionetwork and share your story with #RunWithTheSpirit. Let’s encourage one another to listen and move when the Spirit leads.

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Full Transcript Below:

Running Toward the Holy Spirit: A Lesson from Philip and the Ethiopian Official by Deidre Braley 

Acts 8:26-31: Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip,“Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, un