Whoknows :
He said that something within him told him that his life must be for God. I quote, “my life must be dedicated to God, that l might serve Him and do His service “. This raises a fundamental question: what, precisely, was the source of that inner voice?
Was it his human spirit, thoughts, emotions, personal aspiration to become a pastor, or genuinely the Holy Spirit? If he understood it as God’s call, why was he unable to identify the source more specifically?
Biblically, spiritual experiences require discernment: “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God” (1 John 4:1). Science likewise shows that powerful inner convictions can arise from thoughts, emotions, memories, aspirations, intuition and subconscious processes. An inner experience, therefore, does not by itself establish a supernatural origin.
As a believer, I recognise the need to distinguish between my own thoughts and desires, imagination, worldly influences, deceptive spiritual impulses, and the genuine leading of the Holy Spirit.
The issue is not whether Pastor Otabil sincerely believed he was called, but whether the source of that calling was clearly identified and properly discerned. When such a conviction becomes the foundation of a ministry influencing thousands, knowing who actually spoke is fundamental. That is what makes his account particularly intriguing.
2026-09-04 20:06:25