Shedding a Little Light
“Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” Acts2: 3-4
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;” 1 Cor 12: 4
Come Holy Ghost! Holy Spirit Come to Me! Let the Fire Fall!
But what would our reaction be if we had flames fall upon our heads? How would we react if the Holy Spirit suddenly appeared to us? What would we think if we opened our mouths and suddenly, we were speaking in another language?
Leading a Spirit filled life can be frightening at first. Every day is an adventure, and we never know what will happen next. Each day is exciting and different, but we are never left alone on this journey. The Spirit makes us bold but also peaceful; busy, but productive. Every day lived with a life open to the Holy Spirit is a day filled with love and peace doing God’s will. Our troubles and problems don’t go away, but we manage them better. We know all that happens is for God’s glory. And even the terrible things can be turned to good by our God. We find peace amidst chaos.
So, push that fear aside and go out and be bold witnesses for Jesus Christ. Ask the Spirit to fill you and enable you to use your gifts for God’s purpose. Walk in the light and be the light for the world. Let the spark build in your heart until it is a full blaze of passionate faith! Then go set the world on fire with the Good News! That is the way to get everyone to …
Keep Living in the Light!