If you’ve ever confused goosebumps for God or assumed the Spirit only moves when everything fits your framework, this one will reset your compass. We open with a wry studio story—reverb mistaken for revival—and then build a sturdy set of guardrails to help you recognize the Holy Spirit without chasing vibes or boxing Him into neat logic. The message is honest, hopeful, and laser-focused on one test: the Spirit glorifies Jesus.

We walk through the two big ditches: treating emotions as final authority and treating systematized logic as a cage for God. Drawing from Acts, we explore how guidance often comes through Spirit-shaped wisdom, shared discernment, deep peace, and collective agreement—while still making room for rare, unexpected moments like dreams and revelations. Along the way, John 16 reframes our expectations: the Spirit shines the floodlight on Christ, not on our adrenaline or our cleverness.

From there, we get practical with promised meeting places where the Spirit commits to meet us: Scripture that He illuminates, prayer where He strengthens the weak, the gathered church where gifts build up and unity forms, and witness where fear becomes courage and Jesus is proclaimed with clarity. You’ll hear why this matters on the ground—ordinary days, uncertain choices, weary hearts—and how to step into these spaces with faith even when you don’t feel much at all. Expect a clear, Scripture-soaked path that blends discernment, humility, and bold obedience.