Every time I read of Saul’s Spirit-transformation I am reminded of my own Holy Ghost chrysalis experience.
Tag: Surrender
Laying down oars might be one of the hardest things we ever do.
The man with the shriveled hand cooperated with the work of God in his story.
When we examine the culture of the Israelites, we realize that ALL is better than SOME.
Mid-journey is not the time to back-peddle our level of surrender and return to our tents.
He asks us to let go of nothing that would hinder our relationship with Him.
“Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19 NLT) I’ve been thinking about the Holy Spirit and the dynamic nature of this God-gift in the life of the believer. Paul places this instruction amidst some other Spirit-fostering habits: be joyful, faithful in prayer, be…
“But I will not drive them out in a single year, because the land would become desolate and the wild animals too numerous for you. Little by little, I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the…
“God’s Kingdom is like a pine nut that a farmer plants. It’s quite small as seeds go, but in the course of years, it grows into a huge pine tree and eagles build nests in it.” (Matthew 13:31-32 MSG) This scripture reminds us that our…
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23:1 NIV) It’s scribbled in the margin beside this familiar verse; “You are enough.” Last night, the Lord reinforced it in the quiet arms of prayer. (I specify quiet because sometimes prayer is a rowdy affair.)…