In my own experience I have found that a particular scripture will evoke provoke thoughts that are not necessarily nor strictly the meaning of that verse in that exact context.
It’s illuminated! Others have spoken of the rhema word.
ῥῆμα (rhēma)
Parker Palmer in “A Hidden Wholeness” tells us about third things.
It’s important for me to emphasize that God meant what he said! Isaiah 55 comes to mind. When I am in a conversation with others, or listening to a sermon, my mind drifts around, and my soul speaks. I welcome this as fellowship with and from the Holy Spirit of God. My constant conversation with him. Is this what Paul means when he exhorts us to pray without ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:17?
Whatever the rhema word is, it nonetheless must be held subject to the whole counsel of God.
God’s word is the final authority. Through his word God keeps me anchored in truth.
When leading a Bible Study or Sunday School class, I have learned to teach my students the art of listening to their own hearts.
I know there have been lots of others who have made much of this RHEMA thing. And have taken it into a direction that for me is in the very least unsettling, so I have given my own use of the word here.
Running Down Vimy 