"Now for the matters you wrote about..."
1 Corinthians 7:1a
Of course you know by now, how much I love the Word of God. He speaks to me daily through his Word. It truly is sharper than any sword as the words penetrate my life and point out things that need to be changed. There is another side to the Word of God that I wish all people understood. It is filled with the most practical and applicable directions for everyday life, that have ever been compiled in one book.
In this one book, are practical directions for everything we face. It tells us what we should and shouldn't eat. It tells us how to conduct ourselves in virtually every situation. It gives direction for physical as well as spiritual cleanliness. It warns us about things that will harm us. The wisdom of God is revealed throughout the pages of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.
In the scripture referenced above, Paul answers specific questions that the Corinthian church had concerning basic questions of life. The answers he brings to them are so practical that if followed, would eliminate many of the issues we have in the world today. Paul tells them to stay away from sexual immorality of all kinds. He instructs them to marry so they will avoid the temptations the enemy would place in front of them. There has been so much disobedience to this simple direction that we now must deal with sexually transmitted diseases of all kinds. Aids alone, has killed millions. We have millions of unwanted, orphaned children as the result of sexual sin. We are reaping the results of total unconcern for the Word of God by many. Sexual immorality is only one of many practical things we are taught to avoid.
If a person who had no regard for God would decide to follow just a few of the practical commands offered in the Bible, their life would be transformed. That transformation would lead them to the One who provided the way for them. So I say, let's not be ashamed to point people to the Bible. It is not a book for only the spiritual. It is a book that changes lives; spiritually, emotionally, and physically. God is good, and like him, his Word is also good. Perhaps, the Apostle Paul said it best: "I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes." (Romans 1:16a) Let's embrace the practicality of God's Word, apply it to our own lives, and then proclaim it to others. They aren't just words, they are God's words!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sweet Comfort
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God."
2 Corinthians 1:3&4
I am so thankful that God comforts us in times of trouble. There have been so many times when he has met me and spoken a word of comfort to me when I needed it most. Other times, I have read his Word and the words seemed to be written for only me. God is so faithful to minister to us by his Spirit. We are never left alone when troubles come.
There is another dynamic of God's comfort. We are part of it. There are times when you and I have the opportunity to be the arms of God. With them, we can embrace the hurting. Sometimes we have the opportunity to be the very voice of God. We are able to speak words of comfort into the lives of people who are desperate for comfort. Sometimes we have the opportunity to be the ears of God. For those who are in pain sometimes need to just cry out. Sometimes, words are not necessary. A listening ear is far more important.
The one thing that fuels our ability to comfort others is the fact that we, ourselves have been comforted by God. It is difficult to comfort others when we have never experienced God's comfort ourselves. This works in the same manner everything else works when God is involved. He speaks into our lives, and then we speak into the lives of others. Whether it is to comfort them, challenge them, or teach them, it can only be effective as we give out of what has been given to us. We are never "end users." Everything God gives to us is given so that we may give it to others. That is how God works. In this way, his mercy and love are multiplied.
Apply the concept of the 'Good Samaritan' to the idea of comforting others. If Good Sam had passed by the hurting man, his wounds would have never been bound. He would have not been cared for. In the same way, when we pass by hurting people, we are missing the opportunity to be the hands, voice and ears of God. They may not receive the comfort that God wanted to extend to them. God wants to use us. But we are not his puppets. We must make the choice to give out of what has so freely been given to us. Let's spread the sweet comfort of God.
2 Corinthians 1:3&4
I am so thankful that God comforts us in times of trouble. There have been so many times when he has met me and spoken a word of comfort to me when I needed it most. Other times, I have read his Word and the words seemed to be written for only me. God is so faithful to minister to us by his Spirit. We are never left alone when troubles come.
There is another dynamic of God's comfort. We are part of it. There are times when you and I have the opportunity to be the arms of God. With them, we can embrace the hurting. Sometimes we have the opportunity to be the very voice of God. We are able to speak words of comfort into the lives of people who are desperate for comfort. Sometimes we have the opportunity to be the ears of God. For those who are in pain sometimes need to just cry out. Sometimes, words are not necessary. A listening ear is far more important.
The one thing that fuels our ability to comfort others is the fact that we, ourselves have been comforted by God. It is difficult to comfort others when we have never experienced God's comfort ourselves. This works in the same manner everything else works when God is involved. He speaks into our lives, and then we speak into the lives of others. Whether it is to comfort them, challenge them, or teach them, it can only be effective as we give out of what has been given to us. We are never "end users." Everything God gives to us is given so that we may give it to others. That is how God works. In this way, his mercy and love are multiplied.
Apply the concept of the 'Good Samaritan' to the idea of comforting others. If Good Sam had passed by the hurting man, his wounds would have never been bound. He would have not been cared for. In the same way, when we pass by hurting people, we are missing the opportunity to be the hands, voice and ears of God. They may not receive the comfort that God wanted to extend to them. God wants to use us. But we are not his puppets. We must make the choice to give out of what has so freely been given to us. Let's spread the sweet comfort of God.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The Test of Fire
"And the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames."
1 Corinthians 3:13b-15
This particular portion of scripture has often weighed heavy on my heart. The vivid picture of "one escaping through the flames" has caused me to cry out to God with a repentant heart, asking him to forgive me for building carnal, temporal things. With all my heart, I want to build eternal things in me, my family, and others. These are the things that will stand the test of fire. Everything I build in this world will not stand the test.
The fire comes in many forms. It may be the fire of trials and tribulation. If we are building eternal things in our lives, we will stand firm during these times. If we have built our lives on wealth or pleasures, the fire will devour us. It may come in the form of temptation. None of us are exempt from this. The question is not: Will we be tempted? The question is: Will we yield to the temptation? If the eternity that is in our hearts is well fed, we will withstand the tempter, if not, we will fall. There is another fire coming. It is the fire of God. With it, the work of all men will be tested. If our lives are built on faith in Jesus Christ, we will stand the test. If our lives are built on religion, laws, and worldly excellence, we will fail.
All of us want to be saved in the day of the Lord. None of us desire to be rejected by God and sent to spend eternity in hell, absent from the presence of our Father. And none of us, who have committed our lives to him, will have to face such a fate. But I want to enter the kingdom of heaven gloriously. I want to receive the reward for a life spent building eternity in my own heart and in the hearts of men. I am not looking forward to an escape from the world. I am looking forward to a glorious graduation. I will be magnificently ushered into the presence of God, and he will say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" Maranatha, maranatha, come quickly Lord Jesus!
Examine what you are building. Is it eternal or carnal? Will it stand the test of fire or be burned up in the inferno? It is never too late to start building eternity in your heart. If you know Jesus, repent for the sin of building worldly, worthless things. Get ready to be launched into his kingdom. If you do not yet know Christ, give your life to him today. Simply say, "Jesus, I know you are the Christ and I receive you in my life." Believe it in your heart, and tell others about it. Then all of us will not just escape through flames, we will boldly walk into the presence of God. That which you build, build for eternity!
1 Corinthians 3:13b-15
This particular portion of scripture has often weighed heavy on my heart. The vivid picture of "one escaping through the flames" has caused me to cry out to God with a repentant heart, asking him to forgive me for building carnal, temporal things. With all my heart, I want to build eternal things in me, my family, and others. These are the things that will stand the test of fire. Everything I build in this world will not stand the test.
The fire comes in many forms. It may be the fire of trials and tribulation. If we are building eternal things in our lives, we will stand firm during these times. If we have built our lives on wealth or pleasures, the fire will devour us. It may come in the form of temptation. None of us are exempt from this. The question is not: Will we be tempted? The question is: Will we yield to the temptation? If the eternity that is in our hearts is well fed, we will withstand the tempter, if not, we will fall. There is another fire coming. It is the fire of God. With it, the work of all men will be tested. If our lives are built on faith in Jesus Christ, we will stand the test. If our lives are built on religion, laws, and worldly excellence, we will fail.
All of us want to be saved in the day of the Lord. None of us desire to be rejected by God and sent to spend eternity in hell, absent from the presence of our Father. And none of us, who have committed our lives to him, will have to face such a fate. But I want to enter the kingdom of heaven gloriously. I want to receive the reward for a life spent building eternity in my own heart and in the hearts of men. I am not looking forward to an escape from the world. I am looking forward to a glorious graduation. I will be magnificently ushered into the presence of God, and he will say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" Maranatha, maranatha, come quickly Lord Jesus!
Examine what you are building. Is it eternal or carnal? Will it stand the test of fire or be burned up in the inferno? It is never too late to start building eternity in your heart. If you know Jesus, repent for the sin of building worldly, worthless things. Get ready to be launched into his kingdom. If you do not yet know Christ, give your life to him today. Simply say, "Jesus, I know you are the Christ and I receive you in my life." Believe it in your heart, and tell others about it. Then all of us will not just escape through flames, we will boldly walk into the presence of God. That which you build, build for eternity!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Reality Check
"You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men?"
1 Corinthians 3:3
Yes, it is time for a reality check among the brethren. In this scripture, the apostle Paul is bringing a needed, but difficult message to the Corinthian church. They were quarreling among themselves. Factions had developed as some proclaimed they were followers of Paul, others followed Apollos, and still others followed Peter. Later in the letter to the Corinthians, Paul challenged them because they were bringing lawsuits against each other in public courts. His point was this: If they were Christians, they should start acting like Christians, not like people of the world.
I think we need to be challenging ourselves about these same things today. I recently heard a notable Christian artist say that the only time he had ever had a lawsuit brought against him, was by a Christian. The times he had been the most personally attacked, were by Christians. The most pain and hurt he had ever experienced, was at the hands of Christians. It seems that there is something wrong with this picture. Christianity has been marred by quarreling and division for centuries. Churches split over differences of opinion and ideas about the way things should be done. In the end, these things are absolutely meaningless. We have forgotten that we have all been purchased by the blood of Christ. The cost for our lives is so great that we have no right to dishonor God by quarreling, arguing, and discrediting each other.
You see, these are the ways of the world, not the ways of Christ. The central theme of Christianity is love. Arguing, dissension, and quarreling are not founded on love, they are based in selfishness and pride. The Bible tells us that humility is esteeming others above ourselves. Humility flows from the deep conviction to love others. If we are acting in love and humility, we cannot participate in quarreling and the like.
Sometimes it is denomination against denomination. Sometimes it is church against church. Sometimes it is one part of a church against another part of the same church. And sometimes it is brother against brother, sister against sister. Of all the things that may make God weep, this must be the greatest. It is time for a reality check. Is this the way we Christians are to live? God's answer to us is a resounding, "no." "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." (Ephesians 4:11-13). This is not the time to be petty. It is not the time to be condescending to our brothers and sisters. It is time to become mature. It is time to grow up...into the fullness of Christ!
1 Corinthians 3:3
Yes, it is time for a reality check among the brethren. In this scripture, the apostle Paul is bringing a needed, but difficult message to the Corinthian church. They were quarreling among themselves. Factions had developed as some proclaimed they were followers of Paul, others followed Apollos, and still others followed Peter. Later in the letter to the Corinthians, Paul challenged them because they were bringing lawsuits against each other in public courts. His point was this: If they were Christians, they should start acting like Christians, not like people of the world.
I think we need to be challenging ourselves about these same things today. I recently heard a notable Christian artist say that the only time he had ever had a lawsuit brought against him, was by a Christian. The times he had been the most personally attacked, were by Christians. The most pain and hurt he had ever experienced, was at the hands of Christians. It seems that there is something wrong with this picture. Christianity has been marred by quarreling and division for centuries. Churches split over differences of opinion and ideas about the way things should be done. In the end, these things are absolutely meaningless. We have forgotten that we have all been purchased by the blood of Christ. The cost for our lives is so great that we have no right to dishonor God by quarreling, arguing, and discrediting each other.
You see, these are the ways of the world, not the ways of Christ. The central theme of Christianity is love. Arguing, dissension, and quarreling are not founded on love, they are based in selfishness and pride. The Bible tells us that humility is esteeming others above ourselves. Humility flows from the deep conviction to love others. If we are acting in love and humility, we cannot participate in quarreling and the like.
Sometimes it is denomination against denomination. Sometimes it is church against church. Sometimes it is one part of a church against another part of the same church. And sometimes it is brother against brother, sister against sister. Of all the things that may make God weep, this must be the greatest. It is time for a reality check. Is this the way we Christians are to live? God's answer to us is a resounding, "no." "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." (Ephesians 4:11-13). This is not the time to be petty. It is not the time to be condescending to our brothers and sisters. It is time to become mature. It is time to grow up...into the fullness of Christ!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Culture Shock
"Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ."
Acts 5:42
I've been thinking about our culture lately. The word 'culture' means: "A particular form or stage of civilization."* Here in the United States, we live in the modern American culture. We have grown accustomed to this culture. It is our way of life. With it, comes good and bad. We enjoy the freedom that our forefathers fought for and won. We enjoy living in one of the richest and most powerful nations in the world. Our culture has changed as it is defined more and more by corporate influences.
I would like to propose an idea: What if we, the church, set out to change our culture? Let me give you two examples of organizations that have affected change in the American culture. The Disney conglomerate changed our culture in many ways. There are few little girls who don't have the desire to be a princess after the likes of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, or Rapunzel. Virtually every preteen in America knows about and has seen Hannah Montana. Disney literally changed the face of our culture, particularly for our youth. ESPN accomplished the same thing within the culture of sports. Sporting events that were never seen before, are now huge media events as ESPN and other sports networks have begun to cover them. ESPN affects change in virtually all facets of sports because of their in-depth reporting and analysis. What if the church caught the vision to do the same things?
It seems to me that we have become comfortable coexisting with the world culture. Often , the church teaches us to coexist, rather than bring real change to our world. Many Christians have the mentality that we attend church in order to get fueled up to exist in a hostile world for the rest of our week. Some of us live defeated lives because of this idea. Cultural change is affected when revolution occurs. the United States was birthed out of such a revolution.Could the world culture really change if we, the empowered church, reached out and touched it?
Let's become revolutionary. Rather than living underground Christian lives in a perceived hostile culture, let's bring change. Let the church rise up and become a culture changing influence rather than living within the godless culture of the world. The Book of Acts church did it. The known world was changed as 120 original church members were empowered by the Holy Spirit. Rather than being influenced by the world, let's influence the world! Jesus said that the world would know we are his disciples by our love for one another. The culture change we desire will not come with war, it will happen through the love of God being reflected by us. Let's take the challenge, let's change the world.
*Dictionary.com
Acts 5:42
I've been thinking about our culture lately. The word 'culture' means: "A particular form or stage of civilization."* Here in the United States, we live in the modern American culture. We have grown accustomed to this culture. It is our way of life. With it, comes good and bad. We enjoy the freedom that our forefathers fought for and won. We enjoy living in one of the richest and most powerful nations in the world. Our culture has changed as it is defined more and more by corporate influences.
I would like to propose an idea: What if we, the church, set out to change our culture? Let me give you two examples of organizations that have affected change in the American culture. The Disney conglomerate changed our culture in many ways. There are few little girls who don't have the desire to be a princess after the likes of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, or Rapunzel. Virtually every preteen in America knows about and has seen Hannah Montana. Disney literally changed the face of our culture, particularly for our youth. ESPN accomplished the same thing within the culture of sports. Sporting events that were never seen before, are now huge media events as ESPN and other sports networks have begun to cover them. ESPN affects change in virtually all facets of sports because of their in-depth reporting and analysis. What if the church caught the vision to do the same things?
It seems to me that we have become comfortable coexisting with the world culture. Often , the church teaches us to coexist, rather than bring real change to our world. Many Christians have the mentality that we attend church in order to get fueled up to exist in a hostile world for the rest of our week. Some of us live defeated lives because of this idea. Cultural change is affected when revolution occurs. the United States was birthed out of such a revolution.Could the world culture really change if we, the empowered church, reached out and touched it?
Let's become revolutionary. Rather than living underground Christian lives in a perceived hostile culture, let's bring change. Let the church rise up and become a culture changing influence rather than living within the godless culture of the world. The Book of Acts church did it. The known world was changed as 120 original church members were empowered by the Holy Spirit. Rather than being influenced by the world, let's influence the world! Jesus said that the world would know we are his disciples by our love for one another. The culture change we desire will not come with war, it will happen through the love of God being reflected by us. Let's take the challenge, let's change the world.
*Dictionary.com
Friday, July 22, 2011
Giving Glory
"Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness."
Psaln 115:1
When God gave Moses the ten commandments, the first one must have raised some eyebrows. Surrounding nations who would later find out about it, must have been baffled by this commandment. Even the Israelites themselves, had trouble adjusting to the command. God said, "You shall have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3). The nations of the known world worshiped multiple gods. Of course all of them were idols, but the majority of the world lived in a polytheistic state. Having many gods was the norm. With the one command, God revealed his desire to change the world to a monotheistic environment. He wanted everyone to worship only him.
With this command, we are introduced to the fact that God is jealous. He does not want to share his glory with anyone else. This includes any image that is thought of as a god, or any person. Throughout the Bible, we read of earthly kings who were destroyed by God because they took glory for themselves. People thought of them as Gods and the kings basked in it. God would not allow this to happen and the kings were destroyed. Often their kingdoms were overthrown, given to other rulers or conquered by other kingdoms. God is jealous.
In the book of Acts, the apostles were often worshiped as gods, by people who saw them perform miracles and speak the truth of the kingdom. In every case, they would not allow it to happen. They always told the people that they were men themselves and the glory must go to the one true God.
This short history lesson has a purpose. We need to continually give God glory. God's requirements of us are to love him and give him glory. That's it. When we understand that we serve the one God who created everything, both known and unknown, the only response is to praise him. When we realize that this same God has chosen to have intimate relationships with each of us, the only possible response is to love and obey him. We are no different than the peoples of old. We must give glory to God. Even though we are empowered to do great things, it is God who receives the praise because he is the source of the power. Even though we have great positions in the kingdom of God, he receives the glory because he gives us the positions. Let's praise him more. Let's give him ALL the glory. For HE ALONE is worthy!
Psaln 115:1
When God gave Moses the ten commandments, the first one must have raised some eyebrows. Surrounding nations who would later find out about it, must have been baffled by this commandment. Even the Israelites themselves, had trouble adjusting to the command. God said, "You shall have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3). The nations of the known world worshiped multiple gods. Of course all of them were idols, but the majority of the world lived in a polytheistic state. Having many gods was the norm. With the one command, God revealed his desire to change the world to a monotheistic environment. He wanted everyone to worship only him.
With this command, we are introduced to the fact that God is jealous. He does not want to share his glory with anyone else. This includes any image that is thought of as a god, or any person. Throughout the Bible, we read of earthly kings who were destroyed by God because they took glory for themselves. People thought of them as Gods and the kings basked in it. God would not allow this to happen and the kings were destroyed. Often their kingdoms were overthrown, given to other rulers or conquered by other kingdoms. God is jealous.
In the book of Acts, the apostles were often worshiped as gods, by people who saw them perform miracles and speak the truth of the kingdom. In every case, they would not allow it to happen. They always told the people that they were men themselves and the glory must go to the one true God.
This short history lesson has a purpose. We need to continually give God glory. God's requirements of us are to love him and give him glory. That's it. When we understand that we serve the one God who created everything, both known and unknown, the only response is to praise him. When we realize that this same God has chosen to have intimate relationships with each of us, the only possible response is to love and obey him. We are no different than the peoples of old. We must give glory to God. Even though we are empowered to do great things, it is God who receives the praise because he is the source of the power. Even though we have great positions in the kingdom of God, he receives the glory because he gives us the positions. Let's praise him more. Let's give him ALL the glory. For HE ALONE is worthy!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Learning to Listen
"Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to confirm by word of mouth what we are writing. It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us..."
Acts 15: 27&28a
I have written much about the Holy Spirit and his presence in our lives. He is always with us and is always speaking to us. But I know that I have spent much of my life trying to differentiate his voice from my own. My mind seems to be confused about who it is that is speaking. Therefore, I am sometimes unsure about direction or decisions. So how do we tell the difference? How do we know when the Holy Spirit is speaking to us?
The scripture above references a critical decision in the life of the early church. The gentiles had come into the church and there was confusion about what laws they should obey, since they were not followers of the Jewish laws. So the apostles gathered to make a decision and have it delivered to the gentile churches. After much discussion, the verdict was rendered: "It seemed good to us and to the Holy Spirit..." They went on to direct the gentiles in a few things that they should follow. So the apostles didn't necessarily hear a clear audible voice, or even a clear thought from the Holy Spirit about the matter. They simply arrived at a conclusion, and then tested it by asking God. They felt the agreement and approval of the Holy Spirit and then they acted on it by delivering the decision.
Sometimes, we make the process of hearing the Holy Spirit much too complex. He is always speaking into our minds, bringing direction and answers. But we say, "Those are only my thoughts." or "I don't know if that is God or not." Rather than spend our energy trying to figure it out, why don't we just agree with the Holy Spirit? If it seems good to the Holy Spirit, go ahead and follow the direction. You may not hear a clear voice in your mind, but you will certainly know when there is the peace of agreement present. If you are acting on your own thoughts and the direction is wrong, the Holy Spirit will correct you.
This problem of not knowing the voice of the Holy Spirit inhibits our faith. If we spend so much time trying to figure out the direction, we may never come to a conclusion and act on it. So, something that God wanted to bless us with, may be missed. Let's just relax and follow Jesus. When we are comfortable with our relationship with God, we will find it easier to agree with the Holy Spirit. We will be able to separate the thoughts in our minds because we will want the same things that God wants.When this happens, we have learned to listen, we are hearing the Holy Spirit, and there is agreement with him. It's easier than we think!
Acts 15: 27&28a
I have written much about the Holy Spirit and his presence in our lives. He is always with us and is always speaking to us. But I know that I have spent much of my life trying to differentiate his voice from my own. My mind seems to be confused about who it is that is speaking. Therefore, I am sometimes unsure about direction or decisions. So how do we tell the difference? How do we know when the Holy Spirit is speaking to us?
The scripture above references a critical decision in the life of the early church. The gentiles had come into the church and there was confusion about what laws they should obey, since they were not followers of the Jewish laws. So the apostles gathered to make a decision and have it delivered to the gentile churches. After much discussion, the verdict was rendered: "It seemed good to us and to the Holy Spirit..." They went on to direct the gentiles in a few things that they should follow. So the apostles didn't necessarily hear a clear audible voice, or even a clear thought from the Holy Spirit about the matter. They simply arrived at a conclusion, and then tested it by asking God. They felt the agreement and approval of the Holy Spirit and then they acted on it by delivering the decision.
Sometimes, we make the process of hearing the Holy Spirit much too complex. He is always speaking into our minds, bringing direction and answers. But we say, "Those are only my thoughts." or "I don't know if that is God or not." Rather than spend our energy trying to figure it out, why don't we just agree with the Holy Spirit? If it seems good to the Holy Spirit, go ahead and follow the direction. You may not hear a clear voice in your mind, but you will certainly know when there is the peace of agreement present. If you are acting on your own thoughts and the direction is wrong, the Holy Spirit will correct you.
This problem of not knowing the voice of the Holy Spirit inhibits our faith. If we spend so much time trying to figure out the direction, we may never come to a conclusion and act on it. So, something that God wanted to bless us with, may be missed. Let's just relax and follow Jesus. When we are comfortable with our relationship with God, we will find it easier to agree with the Holy Spirit. We will be able to separate the thoughts in our minds because we will want the same things that God wants.When this happens, we have learned to listen, we are hearing the Holy Spirit, and there is agreement with him. It's easier than we think!
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