What is a Word of Knowledge?

A word of knowledge is a supernaturally revealed fact about someone or something, showing the recipient that God knows, cares, and loves them. These words often come as impressions in our mind and guide us to partner with God, speak out and pray His words to transform situations, bringing healing and wholeness.

How Do Words of Knowledge Come?

Words of Knowledge often come as impressions in our mind's eye, typically in six common ways:

1. We See It: We receive a mental image or vision.

2. We Read It: We visualize it like a banner, as if reading a headline.

3. We Know It: We intuitively understand what is wrong with someone.

4. We Feel It: We experience sensations or pain in our body that isn't ours, sometimes referred to as "sympathy pain," indicating another person's condition. We could also end up feeling the emotions or feelings of the other person, guiding us in how to pray.

5. We Speak It: It flows from our mouth in faith, and we understand it as we speak.

6. We Hear It: We may hear an inner voice, an external voice, or end up finding a phrase on our lips as if spoken to us.

God may use a combination of these methods to confirm and strengthen our faith. Words of Knowledge encourage those struggling to believe in healing, helping them respond in faith and increasing their belief.

Ways to Grow with Words of Knowledge:

1. Ask Better Questions:

   • Instead of, "Do you have pain in _______ right now?", ask, "Have you ever had a problem in that knee?"

   • Instead of, "Do you have pain near your heart?", ask, "Is there anyone close to you with pain in that area?"

   • This approach prevents overly specific questions, increasing the likelihood of relevance. You may have sensed something correctly, but it could apply to someone connected to the person you're speaking with.

2. Learn from Both Successes and Mistakes:

   • Understand that missing the mark is just as important as being accurate.

   • Use your mistakes to learn and grow, recognizing the difference between when you are off and when you are accurate.

3. Practice Everywhere:

   • Growth comes from consistent practice, so engage as much as possible.

4. Encourage Others:

   • Regardless of the accuracy of your words, reassure people that God loves them and has a great plan for their lives.

   • If you miss, acknowledge that you're practicing hearing God.