Spiritual control

“We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God…” (1 Corinthians 2:12) The question is not, “Do you have the Spirit?” But, “Does the Spirit have you?” It is a question of control. What does it mean if the Holy Spirit is in control?

It means that you are growing spiritually and are not stagnant. Stagnant water stinks and brings death to those who drink it. Growth brings life and health to you and those around you.
If God’s Spirit is in control you are beyond the world’s opinions. It no longer matters what people think of you, it only matters what God thinks of you. You have a spiritual backbone. You are bold, courageous and will share your faith with anyone.

When the Spirit is in control you realize that when you are weak you are strong. You must draw not from your own power, wisdom and strength. You must draw from God’s. His power, wisdom and strength is much greater than yours and so you are much better off.

When the Spirit is in control and life brings storms into your life you are peaceful and calm. Why is this so? When the wind blows across the ocean, it creates huge waves. They wash away the sand and sculpt the beach. Yet, just a few feet below the surface, all is calm. The storm is the wind of The Holy Spirit blowing across our lives. If we are only one inch deep, our entire live is in turmoil. Yet, if we are extremely deep, then most of our life is calm.

The waves created by God wash the sand and dirt out of our lives. The wind driven waves display God’s power and make it difficult to walk against God.

When the Spirit is in control we are not anxious about this. We are refreshed by the cleansing of the Spirit driven waves that wash away the stains of life. If we should turn against the tide of God’s Spirit we immediately notice the change in pressure against us and quickly turn back in God’s direction. Just some thoughts about the Spirit controlled life.