Living a Life of Balance and Joy
As we navigate our spiritual journeys, it’s essential to remember the wise words of Christ, who taught us to let His words enrich our lives and make us wise. We are called to teach these words to each other, singing praises to the Lord with thankful hearts. But how can we achieve this?
The Dangers of Emotionalism
In my travels, I’ve met many individuals who get caught up in the emotional high of a religious experience, attributing it to the Holy Spirit. They live from one experience to the next, with little knowledge of what the Bible teaches. As a result, they often stagnate in their spiritual growth, failing to move beyond the “baby stage.” They focus more on their experiences with the Holy Spirit than on the Lord Jesus, forgetting that the Holy Spirit’s purpose is to glorify Christ.
The Importance of Balance
On the other hand, I’ve found that many Christians rarely mention the Holy Spirit. But the truth is, a supernatural life requires balance. We need to strike a balance between seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance and saturating our minds and hearts with the person and Word of Jesus Christ. This balance is key to living a joyful, abundant, fruitful, victorious, and supernatural life.
The Two Wings of Faith
We can’t live a balanced, victorious life without investing time in reading, studying, memorizing, and meditating on God’s Word. Similarly, we can’t do so without depending on the Holy Spirit, who inspired the writing of Scripture centuries ago, to illuminate its truth to our minds and hearts. The Word of God and the Spirit of God are like the two wings of an airplane – we need both to soar.
A Daily Commitment
Today, and every day, I commit to claiming the Holy Spirit’s power to enable me to read, study, memorize, and meditate on God’s holy, inspired Word with comprehension. I claim by faith the help of the Holy Spirit to live in accordance with the teaching of God’s revealed truth. With His help, I will live a balanced, Spirit-controlled, supernatural life.
Scripture to Ponder
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.” (1 Corinthians 10:31-33)
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