OK.. here we go. I've recently been in a mode that is a little unfamiliar to me. That is one of exploration and wonder. All this is coming from a recent book purchase of mine title "Forgotten God" by Francis Chen. It is an incredible read (of which I'm not finished). How many of us have in say the last year have actually engaged the HOLY SPIRIT. You have felt his presence, you have sought his council, and prayed that he stood in your behalf when it comes to God the Father and Christ the Son. We have to remember they are all equal yet all separate (i.e. the trinity which means three not two.)
It's easy to think about father and son, it's tough to think about mystical third guy known as the spirit. That is what Christ left for us. Not himself, not the father he left the spirit. Check out Acts some time. They disciples are setting around in a room waiting on this "one" that is coming. they didn't know who, where, or what that would look like. When he came though it was a powerful thing. We are talking rushing wind and tongues of fire baby!!!!
How in the world did this rag tag group get it done in the first century. Hello...it was through the spirit. Check out 2 Peter at the end of the first chapter he hits the nail right on the head. This is the working of the spirit through human hands. We can't do this stuff called life and ministry on our own. The H.S. gives us the gumption to make it happen.
Unfortunately we as conservative followers of Christ struggle with the mention of things unknown and somewhat magical in nature. That is what the H.S. is all about. There are people being raised from the dead, being set free from prison, and financial needs being met. Sounds like the new testament, but it things that are happening right now all over the globe. The H.S. is at work all around us, and I think for me and for you it is time that we quit avoiding it and start engaging it. My challenge to you... Get to know the third leg of the trinity. He't pretty cool too.
just some thoughts...
Mick
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