Illumination is an act of grace – it is something the Holy Spirit does for us in love. He opens our eyes. However, it is equally clear that this sovereign act of love from the Holy Spirit also has a counterpart in our human responsibility. There are some things we need to do for illumination to become the norm, instead of the exception. So, how do we receive instruction and illumination from the Spirit?

Illumination is an act of grace – it is something the Holy Spirit does for us in love. He opens our eyes. However, it is equally clear that this sovereign act of love from the Holy Spirit also has a counterpart in our human responsibility. There are some things we need to do for illumination to become the norm, instead of the exception. So, how do we receive instruction and illumination from the Spirit?