When God Speaks Through Fellowship
This is not just about chatting. It is about divine appointments, God-orchestrated connections, and “Godly billboards” that interrupt your thought life and push you closer to your destiny in Christ. When two or three gather in His name, even across a phone line or a WiFi signal, Jesus shows up in the midst.
Called to a Spiritual Relationship With the Biblical Jesus
The passion behind Conrad Rocks is simple: to spark a spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus, not just a theological one. Scripture calls Him “the author and finisher of our faith,” and that implies He is actively writing, editing, and directing our story as we walk with Him.
- A spiritual relationship means listening for His voice, not just reading about Him.
- It means expecting Him to show up in conversations, decisions, and even in random phone calls.
- It means understanding that fellowship is one of the main ways He pours out revelation and course-corrects our lives.
When you talk with another believer who is hungry for God, that call can become a mini-upper-room moment. The Spirit of Truth begins to guide both of you into all truth, and favorite scriptures suddenly shine with a new, piercing light.
How Conversations Shape Your Inner Life
Scripture says, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Your thought life is the core of who you are, the invisible steering wheel of your destiny. Demons know this, which is why temptation often shows up as a thought, a vision, or a subtle nudge in your imagination.
In the wilderness temptation of Jesus, the devil:
- Talked to Him, challenging His identity as the Son of God.
- Showed Him the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
- Prodded His physical hunger, pressuring Him to turn stones into bread.
This shows a pattern:
- Audible attack (words and questions that sow doubt).
- Visual attack (visions and images that entice).
- Fleshly attack (desires and appetites pressed beyond God’s timing).
In your daily life, that looks like driving down the highway of your thoughts, meditating on the Word, and then a “satanic billboard” pops up. It might be lust, fear, political rage, or some old bondage calling your name. The goal is always the same: steal, kill, and destroy.
Sin is never isolated. When David numbered Israel against God’s will, thousands suffered. Alcoholism, porn, secret compromise—these do not only damage you; they damage families, churches, and those watching from the sidelines. Someone is always watching, and the Word of God is blasphemed when believers fall and refuse to repent.
From Satanic Billboards to Godly Billboards
If the enemy can inject toxic thoughts, God can certainly inject holy ones. The reverse of a satanic billboard is a Godly billboard: a Spirit-inspired thought, scripture, or prophetic word that invades your mind through a conversation with a fellow believer.
These Godly billboards often show up in:
- A late-night phone call where both of you are chewing on a familiar passage.
- A coffee-shop conversation where the presence of God begins to intensify.
- A lunch meeting where a brother or sister drops a single sentence that shifts your whole perspective.
You may both be looking at the same verses you have known for years. But suddenly the other person shares a fresh angle, and the Spirit of Truth inside you says, “Yes, that is it.” It is like scales dropping off your eyes, just as when an anointed believer laid hands on Saul of Tarsus and he received his sight.
That moment of shared revelation can pivot your attitude, your direction, and even the trajectory of your ministry. It is more than “a good talk.” It is a Kingdom download delivered through human conversation.
Divine Appointments: The Woman at the Well and the Demoniac
Look at the woman at the well in John 4. She knew Messiah was coming. She knew He would tell them all things. But that knowledge had not yet transformed her life or her town. One conversation with Jesus turned her into an evangelist and transformed an entire community.
The Bible says Jesus “must needs go through Samaria,” indicating a divinely orchestrated route. That was not random geography; it was a scheduled Kingdom appointment.
Likewise, when Jesus crossed the water to the region of the Gadarenes, there was a tormented demoniac waiting. A few powerful words, a deliverance moment, and that man’s whole life changed. He went from naked, bound, and broken to clothed, in his right mind, and ready to testify.
Notice what did not happen:
- They did not enroll in a long theological course.
- They did not attend a year-long seminar.
- They had a short, supernatural encounter with the living Word Himself.
In the same way, your “random” phone call with a godly friend might not be random at all. God is still orchestrating routes, meetings, and conversations that become catalytic moments in your story.
Moving With the Spirit in Fellowship
Smith Wigglesworth is often quoted as saying, “If the spirit does not move me, I move the Spirit.” At first glance, that sounds bold—maybe too bold. But there is a scriptural pattern for believers intentionally pressing into God’s presence rather than waiting for passive visitations.
- David played his harp before King Saul, and the evil spirit quieted down.
- The psalmist said we enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
- In Acts 13, prophets and teachers ministered to the Lord and fasted—then the Holy Ghost spoke and commissioned Paul and Barnabas.
They did not just sit in spiritual neutral. They waded into the presence of God through worship, prayer, and ministry to the Lord. Often the Spirit’s tangible presence intensifies as believers intentionally turn their attention toward Him together.
This is what happens when you get on the phone with a fellow God-seeker. One person shares a pearl of revelation, the other recognizes its value, and suddenly there is a snowball effect of joy and insight. Revelation builds upon revelation until you can hardly stay seated—you feel compelled to do something with what you have received.
Why Real-Time Fellowship Beats Passive Consumption
Books are powerful. Social posts are helpful. Recorded sermons can bless you. But there is a unique edge to real-time conversation, especially when both people come prepared with prayer, scripture, and expectation.
Consider the differences:
- Books and posts: One-way communication; you receive, but you cannot ask the author follow-up questions in the moment.
- Online threads: Closer to real time, but still delayed; tone is often misunderstood, and it lacks shared presence.
- Live conversations: Two-way, Spirit-responsive, and dynamic; you can pivot, clarify, pray, and worship on the spot.
When you sit with another believer over coffee, or stay on the phone talking about Jesus until 2, 3, or even 4 in the morning, something supernatural begins to happen. You are not just trading ideas; you are hosting His presence together.
Many believers can sit in a building for months, listening passively but never engaging. They hear sermons but do not process, question, or apply in real-time community. A single night of honest, hungry conversation with a God-seeker can ignite more transformation than a season of passive church attendance.
The Power of Mentors, Peers, and Spiritual Friends
For years, regular lunches with Pastor Howard Jackson became a standing appointment for Kingdom iron-sharpening. The pattern was simple:
- Meet up for lunch.
- Talk about Jesus.
- Stay way longer than planned because the Spirit kept opening more doors of revelation.
Sometimes it spilled over from church meetings into after-hours conversations at IHOP or Denny’s, stretching late into the night as the talk stayed centered on the Lord. These were not formal counseling sessions; they were Holy Ghost strategy sessions where hearts were laid open before God and one another.
You may not have a “Pastor Howard,” but you can:
- Ask the Lord to highlight someone in your life with a genuine hunger for God.
- Become intentional about scheduling regular time with them.
- Treat that time as an altar—not a gossip session, not a complaint corner, but a space for Jesus-centered revelation.
Whether that person is a mentor, a peer, or someone you are mentoring, the key is that both of you value the presence of God and the Word of God above small talk.
Guarding the Conversation: No Pearls for Pigs
Jesus warned about casting pearls before swine. That does not mean you withhold the gospel; it means you discern where to lay your treasured revelations. Some people mock what the Spirit is doing in your life; others treasure it and let it transform them.
On a life-giving phone call, the Spirit often prompts you to share something you have been carrying quietly for a long time. Maybe it is a prophetic dream, or a scripture that suddenly came alive, or a testimony of God’s faithfulness in a trial. When you share that with someone who truly values it, it multiplies.
This is why the who of your fellowship matters so much:
- Wrong company amplifies doubt and carnality.
- Right company amplifies faith and obedience.
Choose to be around people who stir up your spiritual gifts, not suffocate them.
From Revelation to Obedience
Revelation carries responsibility. When God repeatedly drops the same scripture, theme, or prophetic nudge into multiple conversations, it is often a sign that He expects a response.
Those life-changing calls and coffee-shop meetings are not just to give you goosebumps. They are catalysts:
- To repent where you have compromised.
- To obey where you have procrastinated.
- To encourage someone God has placed in your path.
Jesus often gave people just a few clear words—“Go, and sin no more,” “Follow me,” “Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee.” Those simple statements re-charted entire lives.
In the same way, that one sentence your friend speaks on a phone call could be the line you look back on years later and say, “That was the turning point.”
Action Items: How to Cultivate Life-Changing Conversations
Here are some practical steps to turn ordinary calls into Kingdom encounters:
1. Ask God for Divine Appointments
- Pray specifically for Spirit-led relationships and conversations.
- Invite the Lord to orchestrate your route, your calendar, and even “random” phone calls.
2. Identify and Pursue God-Seekers
- Make a short list of people who consistently draw you closer to Jesus when you talk with them.
- Proactively schedule regular calls, coffees, or lunches with them.
3. Bring Scripture to the Table
- Before the call or meeting, spend time in the Word and prayer.
- Ask the Lord, “Is there a verse, dream, or testimony You want me to share today?”
4. Expect Real-Time Revelation
- Stay sensitive to moments when the conversation suddenly lights up.
- Pause and acknowledge the Lord’s presence when both of you feel that inner “Yes.”
5. Guard Against Distraction and Gossip
- Intentionally steer the conversation back to Jesus when it drifts into pointless complaining or worldly chatter.
- Refuse to let the enemy turn a divine appointment into a gossip session.
6. Capture and Act on What God Says
- After a powerful call, jot down key scriptures, phrases, or instructions that stood out.
- Ask, “What is my obedience step?” and then do it.
7. Become That Godly Billboard for Others
- Be the one who speaks life, shares revelation, and points people back to Jesus.
- Let your words interrupt someone else’s negative thought spiral with Kingdom hope.
Closing Exhortation
You do not have to wait for a conference, a revival service, or a traveling evangelist to experience a life-changing moment with God. Sometimes it is as simple as picking up the phone, sitting down in a coffee shop, or lingering at a diner long after midnight with another believer who cannot stop talking about Jesus.
Pray that the Lord would surround you with people you can stay up until two, three, or even four in the morning just talking about Him. Those conversations can change your life, shift your destiny, and ripple out to impact families, cities, and even nations—one Godly billboard at a time.
Action Items
- Pray this week for at least one Spirit-led, life-giving conversation centered on Jesus.
- Reach out intentionally to one God-seeker and schedule a call, lunch, or coffee.
- Bring a specific scripture or testimony to share and listen for the Holy Spirit’s highlight moment during the conversation.
- Afterward, write down what God emphasized and take one concrete step of obedience in response.
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