HOW DO WE RULE OUR SPIRITS? 2. LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We rule our spirits by being sensitive to the “still, small voice” of the Holy Spirit. He cautions us to be careful, patient, kind, and gentle and yet at the same time to be firm regarding the truth. We should apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit to every situation where we could be tempted to be rash, volatile, and premature.
Isaiah 30:21 says: “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”
The Holy Spirit always speak to us if we will only take the time to listen to Him before we act compulsively. Some people only hear the Holy Spirit’s voice is when it is too late to be of any redemptive use. This is immaturity.
It’s not easy for any of us to humble ourselves and apologize for the damage we make. It would have been better to have taken the time to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit in the first place.
Giving vent to feelings may be the order of the day for some psychologists, but it is not the way of the Holy Spirit. Some may feel better by blowing up and getting it off their chest, but that mindset does not consider the other person’s feelings. Acting like a bull in a china shop always brings much collateral damage. We should never be willing to get into the boxing ring with people.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
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