Are you familiar with Radar? The term is derived from radio detection and ranging, and is of great benefit to air traffic control and navigation. Most people don’t deal with it directly, but is there a spiritual equivalent that is more widely available? Have you ever been aware of something you couldn’t explain? Did it turn out that you were right or wrong about this? Has this happened consistently enough that you have a level of trust in these impressions enough to act on them? Have you ever been wrong?

Do you need correction? Who is qualified to give it to you? Do you require those who would correct you to be believers, to have credentials or offices, to have direct authority over you? If you hate correction you will look for any excuse to avoid it, but your pastor doesn’t have enough time to get the job done. Do you know that your enemies can see areas in your life in which you can improve? Do you know that I can use unbelievers to speak truth into your life? You should pay close attention when I speak this way. Do you see the value of correction?

Have you ever had a transaction that had hidden costs? Have you ever ended up paying more than the price you understood? Do you think of this question only in monetary terms? This is the most obvious example, but the same concept can apply in other areas with even more damaging results. Do you desire respect? Has the pursuit of this left you distant from other people and cost you intimacy? Has a desire for wealth led you to dissatisfaction? Have you paid for your desire for prestige and power with self-absorption? You are made in the image of what you desire.

Do you like to give and receive gifts? Do you like to give thoughtful gifts that are considerate of the recipient; something they really want? Sometimes desires are communicated through a ‘wish list’. What would you give me? Do you know what is on my wish list? I have already given it to you. I’m looking for a broken spirit and a contrite heart. Do you know people that you would describe that way? How did they get there? Do you know anyone meeting this description who didn’t suffer to get there? Do you want to give me what I want enough to pay the price for it? You can afford it.