Go Deep

     As believers, the Holy Spirit of God lives within us. Our bodies are called His temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19) Does He feel at home with you? Are you listening, following, obeying His voice? The Jews lived under the law. Everything was based on outward obedience. Laws were strict and binding. Disobedience came with fierce punishment. Even their worship was filled with ritual, their temple, large and opulent. The law taught them (and us) about sin. And no one could fulfill the law.

      That is, until Jesus lived a perfect life, died and paid the penalty in full. From that time forward, the Gospel allows us to be inwardly filled with the Spirit, to be covered with grace, and to allow the Spirit to work in us in deep and profound ways. We are blessed to have access to the deep thoughts of our God.

However, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”-the things God has prepared for those who love Him-these are the things God has revealed to us by His Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

     The very Spirit, residing within, searches all things, even the deep things of God. Listen, search, study, and be blessed. God will reveal such amazing insights in a dark and depraved world. He is light! His ways offer blessing, no more condemnation, no more punishment. We are loved.

Father,

These truths are astounding! The outward temple has been replaced by the hearts of men. We long to understand more, to listen for You above the turmoil and chaos surrounding us. Help us to be still and hear and obey.

In Jesus name,

Amen