We Must Hear From the Holy Spirit First and Always

Often we see things look good to our eyes based on our desires but that are against God's Word and will. When we depend on the Holy Spirit instead of our senses, desires, or the pressure of the culture around us, we are free to do what God wants....we are free indeed. Just because something looks right and good or the culture demands it does not mean it is God's Will.

Eve thought the fruit of the tree looked good to her causing her to trust her own senses rather than God's commands. She did not consult with God she merely assumed He was lying to her.

This is a common response of those who want to be Lord of their own lives. They do not believe God's Word, they trust only in themselves, and they don't even believe wiser people who walk with God. If Eve would not believe God then why would she listen to anyone else. She listened to the devil instead of God. This is what we are seeing regularly now, church attendees listening to those who are influenced by the culture and the devil listening only to them while refusing God's Word from those who seek the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit for truth.

When we see someone doing a good deed it is best to not make a judgment about it because we don't know if God directed it or if a person just likes to feel good about themselves.

Those who are doing good things as directed by the Holy Spirit do not need praise for their actions. They are satisfied with obeying God. We must be encouraging to one another but this does not mean flattery or praise. Thankfulness to one another goes a long way and ultimately ends up glorifying God not ourselves.

When we are complete in Christ we can stand alone if we have to. We love the agreement of others who are complete in Christ, they are our family, but if we don't have them nearby we are content to be alone with Christ.

John 12:26

"Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me."

Psalm 37:5-6

"Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun."

I am thankful for the brothers and sisters here on Facebook, they bless me as we agree on important things. Our love for Christ is what binds us with one another. Hallelujah!