Recently at home group one of our
group’s regulars said, “I feel like there is something missing.” He was
referring to life in general, and feeling a bit unsatisfied. I began to ponder
about this, ‘Are we missing anything? Is he right? Are we really and truly
living an extravagant supernatural life that God was predestined for us?’ I
feel like personally I am experiencing this supernatural life God has for us some of the time, but there is
so much more, and it should be all
of the time! I began to think of why some of us feel this way, and God showed
me this illustration, which I wanted to share.
First, as
you may or may not know I have a two year old son named Rainn, who is such a
delight. He is very vocal for his age and communicates sentences very well. So,
here is the illustration: Everyone morning he calls for my wife and I when he
wakes up; and once we respond and enter his room he is always standing up in
his crib ready for the day. As soon as we open the door and he sees us, he
almost immediately says, “I want out. I want out!” He’s been doing this for 6
months or more, and he will say it over and over, until we pick him up and take
him out of his crib.
When Rainn
goes to bed at night most of the time he is totally content
with his crib. He has a blanket, his animals and a nice pillow to sleep on.
However, this contentment only last during the night. When he wakes up, he is
no longer satisfied with his bed, but desperately wants to venture out into the
great big world and begin to play and explore for the day. His attitude
about his circumstances totally change when he wakes up from: Contentment, to Total
un-satisfaction with his surroundings.
I believe
this is how the Holy Ghost feels many times. As Christians, we all have the
Holy Spirit inside of us. (I Corinthians 3:16)
It is truly remarkable to have this wonderful counselor of truth with and within
us as we engage in our daily endeavors of life. But is this gift of the Holy
Spirit for our sole benefit alone? No!
We have the Holy Ghost not only to
experience the kingdom
of God
Its not
that the Holy Ghost wants OUT of you, it’s that He wants to extend his reach
THROUGH you. Many people are becoming content with regular everyday life, and even
possibly encountering God occasionally on a personal level, but never letting
this relationship out to actually affect others. (Oh no, I am talking about
myself here too... : ) ) They may become content with personal break through
with the Lord, but only internally. This is good, but personal break through
should create change not only in us but it should also trickle out to create
change in those around us as well. It is vitally important that we remember we
are WITNESSES of God THROUGH the Holy Spirit. (This is Acts 1:8, the basics)
Lets be some witnesses baby! (Mark 16:15 Go into all the world!)
Now I don’t
want to bring condemnation on anyone who thinks, ‘I haven’t witnessed to anyone
lately…’ That’s not my point at all! I just want to remind, bring to
light, and encourage
you all, that: Witnessing is one of the reasons we have the Holy Spirit,
and unfortunately I think many people seem to forget this. (This blog post is
just to encourage you!) Sometimes we seep into complacency or comfort, and just
get stuck, getting our breakthroughs for our selves. And personal spiritual
breakthrough is sooo important, but remember that our breakthroughs are Unto
something, or For something. Lets share what we got! With
both believers and unbelievers alike! Just like my little boy Rainn, its normal
for him to have his 'own time’ in his crib at night, but once daytime comes
around, he needs to get out and interact with people and the world. My point
is: We need to have a balance of God
ministering to us internally, so He can use us to minister to others
externally.
Is anyone
getting encouraged yet? Or, is anyone wondering, “What should I do?” In the
coming days, I will blog more about practical tips and ideas for power
evangelism and releasing the kingdom of heaven here on earth, which I believe is
our destiny as we partner and co-labor with Christ. For now, try this:
Just ask someone if you can pray for them. That’s a great start!
Until then,
post your own ideas and experiences, I would love to hear what others have been
doing! Also, what are some of your favorite verses on the Holy Ghost and how He
interacts with people? And favorite verses and encouragement on
evangelism?
Blessings,
and may love overwhelm your day,
David
Causer
