Hi there,
So I wanted to focus on something that I didn't actually think I would encounter as a believer. For a long time, I thought the problem with my faith, must be that I backslid; which constantly seemed to drag me back into doubt. Then I realised I was trying to "do faith" on my own, too much and that I should trust the Holy Spirit. So I struggled and struggled and finally I realised that the Holy Spirit's faith was simpler and more constant. This I thought was great!
But after the high had hit, I realised that I was not more invincible, far from it, though I was simpler of heart, I more easily felt grief. Now, this is not a bad thing, in terms of witness - the more heartfelt our witness is, the more believable. I am just saying, I was not magically transported to the clouds. No, I had the sense that I was all the more mortal.
Then, when I thought about what else would slow me down, with this quick, sharp faith and I realised being more of a simpleton, was going to cause more strife. Now, I am not saying that the strife was going to be "Heavenly" strife, but earthly and slow. Many experiences need to come together to overcome strife, so it is not something you suddenly dismiss. To the faithful, this is still an encouragement, because it gives us no reason to give in to the flesh, while we are here (on Earth). But there you have it: the Holy Spirit does deliver, as Jesus promised!
I hope this was of some encouragement to you.
God bless you, again and again.
So I wanted to focus on something that I didn't actually think I would encounter as a believer. For a long time, I thought the problem with my faith, must be that I backslid; which constantly seemed to drag me back into doubt. Then I realised I was trying to "do faith" on my own, too much and that I should trust the Holy Spirit. So I struggled and struggled and finally I realised that the Holy Spirit's faith was simpler and more constant. This I thought was great!
But after the high had hit, I realised that I was not more invincible, far from it, though I was simpler of heart, I more easily felt grief. Now, this is not a bad thing, in terms of witness - the more heartfelt our witness is, the more believable. I am just saying, I was not magically transported to the clouds. No, I had the sense that I was all the more mortal.
Then, when I thought about what else would slow me down, with this quick, sharp faith and I realised being more of a simpleton, was going to cause more strife. Now, I am not saying that the strife was going to be "Heavenly" strife, but earthly and slow. Many experiences need to come together to overcome strife, so it is not something you suddenly dismiss. To the faithful, this is still an encouragement, because it gives us no reason to give in to the flesh, while we are here (on Earth). But there you have it: the Holy Spirit does deliver, as Jesus promised!
I hope this was of some encouragement to you.
God bless you, again and again.
