VALOR OF VITAL TIDINGS
Part II
The Bible
says, “But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor Him as
Lord.” (1 Pet.3:15)
There are many who based on human
strength promises and try hard not to fall into evil deeds but are
unsuccessful. Such persons will be
successful in their hard work only when they are anointed by the Holy Spirit.
It is for a reason, that St. Paul
states, “Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable
in every way because it promises life both for the present and for the future. (1Tim.4:8)
Many approach me with a common
doubt that “once after experiencing the Holy Spirit vividly and then if we fall
down it is said that thereafter it is difficult to lead ourselves to repentance
once again"
Dear Readers, you too may be at
times troubled by the same miserable state of life. Do not be disheartened!
There may be numerous instances
when we tumble down but with great care you have to protect this precious
treasure because if it is lost it is difficult to regain it.
The Bible says,“You are always
resisting the Holy Spirit.(Acts.7:51)
Again it is mentioned “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit.” (Eph. 4:30)
God the Father does not send His
Spirit on one who has the habit of arguing and justifying his wrong doings.
Holy Spirit abides in a heart of humility.
“But the grace that God gives is
even stronger. As the Scripture says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace
to the humble.” (James 4:6)
Since the Spirit is the power of
God-who is full of love and truth.
“…….because I am gentle and
humble in spirit.” (Matt. 11:29)
So even after we receive the Holy
Spirit, if we lead a life against the Will of God, we are guilty of grieving
the Holy Spirit.
Whoever wishes to abide in the
Holy Spirit and wish to lead a prosperous life, ought to keep themselves free
from pride and justification nature.
“So we beg you, our brothers, to
do even more. Make it your aim to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business,
and to earn your own living, just as we told you before.” (1 Thess. 4:10-11)
Again the Holy Bible instructs, “In
the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead
orderly and work to earn their own living.” (2 Thess. 3:12)
When we continuously interfere and
accuse others, we tend to lose the peace within us and make others sad.
“This is how the birth of Jesus
Christ took place. His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were
married, she found out she was going to have a baby by the Holy Spirit. Joseph was a man who always did what was
right, but he did not want to disgrace Mary publicly; so he made plans to break
the engagement privately.” (Matt 1:18-19)
Taking a right decision Joseph saved
Mary from public disgrace and he too was right in God’s sight.
“For how can those who abandon
their faith be brought back to repent again? They were once in God’s light;
they tasted heaven’s gift and received their share of Holy Spirit; they knew
from experience that God’s word is good, and they had felt the powers of the
coming age. And then they abandoned their faith! It is impossible to bring them
back to repent again, because they are again crucifying the Son of God and
exposing Him to public shame.” (Heb. 6:4-6)
In Greek the word ‘impossible’
translates to ‘adunatos’; which means very very difficult. Though you have
grieved the Holy Spirit, you may still have a chance to receive it but the
probability of you grieving the Spirit and moving away from it is even more.
Anger and hatred has a main role
in grieving the Holy Spirit.
How can we protect the Holy
Spirit?
I feel it would be appropriate to
share few of my instances from my experience to you all.
When we pray fervently the Holy
Spirit descends to being union with our own spirit.
The fuel burns to ashes releasing
gas which pushes the rocket, so to overcome the gravitational pull and ascend
upwards. The fuel region burns off completely releasing the rocket into space.
Similarly, in the fire of the
Holy Spirit our bodily desires and sins begin to burn and reduce to ashes when
we praise God. By overcoming the gravitational net of worldly passions, we have
to ascend to the height of goodness and purity, enabling us to see divine
visions. Then we are filled with the glory of God and gain hope. At times you
feel being lifted up to heaven. This is definitely a divine experience.
Dear faithful ones, if you accept
Jesus, as your personal Lord and Savior and honor and Praise Him willingly, we
will be granted with the strength to stand upright in trials and hardships in
life.
Didn’t Jesus say, “The world will
make you suffer, but be brave, I have defeated the world.” (John 16:33)
Praise the Lord!
When you encounter trials, you
may feel that it may completely destroy you.
In such moments, when our
patience is tested, Lord speaks to us in silence-“Dear Child, will you abandon
me? Wait in patience till I intervene.”
Hence with great faith and hope
along with enduring patience, if we stay firm in prayer, devoid of depression,
then this promise is surely at hand.
Always remember the enduring patience
of those who led through the valley of tears and the divine blessings they
received.
Lord does not give His Spirit by
measure hence, we all have to be filled with it.
The Holy Bible says, “Do not get
drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead be filled with the Spirit.”
(Eph. 5:18)
Ask and you shall receive. So let’s
ask Abba Father to fill us with His constant love, save us and give us the
grace to seek and find Him- the eternal Truth.
‘Do not take away your Spirit
from me in Jesus’ Name I pray!