Seeking wisdom from Holy Spirit today; and He never disappoints me!

Abstain from all that defiles you. I am calling you to live a life set apart unto me; a life worthy of my name. You represent me, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. Be holy as I am holy.

You have heard the old adage; birds of a feather flock together. Let’s look at this through our kingdom eyes. You become like the one you spend the most time with. You take on his or her characteristics and mannerisms. Likewise as we are ever before the Lord of grace we become more like him.

A few days ago before going to church the Lord spoke these words to me:

You are a reflection of my glory. As you gaze at me, you become more like me.

2 Corinthians 3:16-18
But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

When we come into the knowledge of knowing Christ as our Lord and Savior; a spiritual veil is taken down. So that we have better understanding of whom he is. We see clearly what was hidden before our conversion. The Holy Spirit makes this possible as he is the one that leads us into all truth. He directs us to Jesus, always.

So, as we are led into this truth, faith rises in our hearts. Once our hearts were shut up and dead to the things of God. We are now alive and transforming daily as we sit before him. Our acquaintances begin to see a difference in us. You may even hear that you look more rested, you are taking on a youthful glow! This is reflecting his glory! His ever-increasing glory!

Psalm 34:5
Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

Many years ago Nate and I were leading worship in our church. I had struggled with being obedient to doing this, because I felt it was such an intimate act to worship. I did it reluctantly, but soon understood why Holy Spirit had asked us to do it. Holy Spirit told me:

You are an example of worship to these people. As you enter in to worship before me; you are reflecting my glory.

I heard more than once that my face was glowing. I tell you this was not outward beauty as much as it was the glory of the Lord manifesting as we honored and lifted him up. The people in this church lacked understanding of what worship really was. They didn’t know how to enter in. Holy Spirit used Nate and I as an example to them. I tell you the more time you spend in the presence of the Lord the more you will look like him. This in turn will cause hunger in the people you come in contact with. I hear questions like, “Are you always so peaceful?” “Do you never become impatient?” This opens doors of opportunity to minister Jesus to them.

Zechariah 4:6
This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel; Not by might nor by power but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.

When the LORD requires a new level of holiness from you and me; it is not to be obtained by our own strengths and merit. It is only through humbling ourselves before him and relying on his strength and power to achieve what he has asked of you. When I heard him speak to me this morning about being more set apart; it did not cause alarm or dread. I can’t possibly accomplish holy living on my own. I believe that’s how we get over into wrong thinking; it is called legalism in the church. I do not begin putting restrictions on myself or my diet. I submit to Holy Spirit and wait and see how he prompts me. It may be as simple as attitudes of my heart or actions towards my friends. It is Holy Spirit’s job to lead me into all truth. It is not for me to put regulations and rules on myself and certainly not on others.

2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Grace has the power to change every circumstance. You only need to appropriate it. Apply this amazing grace to your present circumstance; and watch what God will do with it. He is able and willing to change that which concerns you. Holy Spirit will begin to show you and me what needs to be tweaked in our lives. We submit to his leading and apply grace to the area of need; then wait and see the beautiful transformation take place. I don’t know how long this process will take. There is no formula or timetable; so be patient and wait. You will see the deliverance and salvation of the LORD in your life!