Ecclesiastes 11+12/Acts 18
As a church we need the Holy Spirit so we know when to say
what. He gives us that discerning power and what words to use. Paul wanted to
go preach at some places and the Spirit shot him down. God wanted Paul
elsewhere. Not every encounter with somebody needs to be a raucous attempt to
convert. Everything we do needs to point to Jesus. Every time we go into a
situation we should be prepared to give a testimony about what Jesus has done,
is doing, and will do.
But first and foremost we need to obey God and His
promptings. If we just wantonly try to convince people without the Spirit then
we are salesmen trying to fill a quota. When we are so enamored with God’s love
for us, we must share it and become His witnesses. There is a subtle, yet stark
difference.
That's my experience, at least in living this decade. I always remind myself I carry the Holy Spirit everywhere I go.
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