I am constantly reminded how narrow my vision is. I have a cheerleader, go getter, mentality and so things that often seem impossible or at least really difficult to others present a fun challenge for me. But, I'm also human so when I can't see the future and my day dreams have ceased to be romantic I need fresh vision to keep me going.
We all need a little pep squad action from time to time. I have come to experience an almost continual refreshing and renewing of my mind in the Holy Spirit.
A while back I did a few posts on mountain top experiences. I wasn't able to really bring those thoughts to a conclusion because there was something missing in the context of the value of both the mountain and the valley. Additionally, I could not explain how to get and stay there. I realize now why. I can't get there and stay there.
My son said something relatively childlike but with profound significance to this subject. He said "I know why God didn't create us with super powers in the beginning." I said "Why is that?" His reply, "Because if he created us with super powers in the beginning then they wouldn't be super powers they would just be normal."
So too with the Holy Spirit. If we were born with the Holy Spirit, his power in us would not be anything new or significant because everyone would have it. But by a baptism of the Holy Spirit we can receive a renewing of our minds, even if we are already born again.
Picture this: Two born again Christians living out their lives in faith and in accordance with God's design. They do their best to be obedient to him and be in the world but not of the world. They are faithful to their church, prayerful about their work, finances, home, and children, and recognize God's calling on their lives to ministry. Sounds like a pretty good deal. But what if the couple is missing the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. That great intercessor, the still small voice, the ability to act out the power of God! Missing that part of the trinity can really narrow their vision.
These are just some out loud thoughts as we seek to be obediently sold out to God. Have you found something lacking in your desire to follow God?
