sensitivity.

The Spanish word for sensitive is "sensible." Looks a lot like our English word sensible.

Interesting . . .

Sensible for us means something clear or wise. Practical. Functional. Beneficial. The archaic meaning is "able to notice or appreciate." I especially like this last definition.


Able to notice or appreciate.

I think we all would like to have this ability. To be sensible to the needs of people around us, or to the impressions of the Spirit.

In my calling I've recently had the opportunity to teach the various teachers about loving those they teach. What I got of it was having the sensitivity or sensibility to know what people need, who they are, what they've been through and how God sees them. Christ was the best example of this ability. He was in constant communion with the Holy Spirit. He always knew what people were feeling and needed. He was even able to perceive their thoughts.

Sensitivity to the Spirit has been one of my greatest desires over the last few years. Unfortunately, it's something that I sometimes lose sight of. However, I do feel that it is something that is attainable or at least possible for the majority of the time.

Praying for it. Living my life so that I won't be too distracted when the feelings come. I think that is the most difficult part. There is so much, especially in today's world, to distract us from the quiet whispers and feelings of the Spirit.

Anyways . . . I hope to be able to grow in my sensibility to the Spirit.