Keeping in steps......

Still studying the new testament and still discovering beautiful things about the holy spirit..

Galatians 5:13-25. These are verses every believer recites now and then but do we really grasp what its saying? that's the big question.

'Let us keep in step with the spirit' Its as if Paul is describing those who are lead by the spirit as dancers who are in step with their perfect dance partner, imagine dancing with the stars (the TV show), the stars represent the imperfect us while their partners who are the professionals represent the holy spirit. But in contrast, when moved by the flesh, the thots that tell us to do as we desire, it is as if we are experiencing the clumsiness of a dance partner who keeps stepping on our toes and leading us in the wrong direction.

Like a dancer constantly tuned to the beat of the music, we must continually tune in to the voice of the spirit and follow his lead.....Trust me that could be very difficult. The spirit moves us to places where we might not feel comfortable, to step back when we want to step forward, the rhythm might be to slow or fast for us but following the spirit means resisting the urge to dance through life our way and 'DAMNING THE SPIRIT'.

How difficult it can be to be led by the Spirit and to hold our tongue, how difficult it is not to repeat that juicy gossip with friends, or how difficult it is to say sorry even though you weren't the one wrong. How difficult it is to make the move to release resentment when we feel we've been wronged or unappreciated. But the bible says 'His grace is sufficient for us'.

Throughout the day we should ask ourselves 'who am i being led by?' myself? with my emotions, worries, pride, fears, selfishness? Am i being led by the enemy with his distorted tunes? Or am I being led by the Holy Spirit.

Each time we move in step with the Spirit, we are saying YES to God. We are no longer bound to follow the whims of our flesh or the whisperings of the evil one. We can choose to move in sync with the Spirit.

One-hit wonderful.....1cor13:1-3

I have been studying the new testament for a while. Today I decided to read through my word note and I came across this entry I put in like a week ago.

In Corinthians 13:1-3, Paul listed some attributes that fall into the great, but not the greatest category of one-hit wonders known to human beings : FAITH & HOPE... But nothing can compete with the greatest attribute of all: LOVE.

In the bible, love is a one hit wonderful. if you are going to be known for anything, let it be LOVE. Your lifelong goal should be to embody the diverse characteristics of love found in 1cor 13.

Unfortunately, the English language is limited to only one word to describe the many types, As a result,our understanding of genuine love is inadequate.. I love the Greek Language, I can't speak nor understand it but it just has a way of making every word come alive. The Greek langueage has several words for Love.

EROS- romantic love

PHILIA- friendship

And there are so much more, but Paul used the Greek word AGAPE to describe the love that is divine,the love that originates from God,the love that is eternal, the love that never fails.....remember John 3:16??(if you don't then your Sunday school teacher should be spanked).. yes that kind of love that one can sacrifice ones life or child for.

Verses 4-7 describes the many facets of this pre-eminent type of love....PATIENCE, KINDNESS, PERSEVERANCE AND HOPE.

So here is a challenge for you: Live today seeking the greatest of all attributes. Try to express the heart of Biblical love in all that you say and do. Let today be your love song,you one-hit wonderful to everyone you encounter.