Reading: Romans 8:16
“It is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that
we are children of God.”
“What is truth?” Pilate asked Jesus making clear his own opinion
was that truth varied from a variety of opinions. Regardless of authenticity.
False witnesses still abound today. Sometimes so much so
that we don’t even trust ourselves. We know when we need guidance and clarity
but there are too many voices offering answers. Even those with good intentions
but are just as much in error as we are.
Often we might still our busy schedules for a portion of
quiet and stillness but realize we can’t quiet ourselves. Our thoughts continue
to race with possibilities, or keep circling a problem with no solution. Or
deliberately resist the word we are asking for because it will require a change
that we resist.
Even in chosen silence we can manage to keep the Spirit’s
witness at arm’s length.
Yet, if we are willing to let go of the fear and anxiety and
trust His words then His wisdom and discernment will sustain and guide us.
Then we can truly be still in our spirit and be calm and
ready to hear the Spirit’s voice bearing witness to whom we belong. Giving
witness always to our new heritage of grace. Ongoing wisdom.
“Let me not go timidly, half-heartedly, carelessly,
presumably.” Charles Spurgeon
Lord, please help us to truly listen to Your Spirit.
Psalm of Worship: Proverbs 8:15
“By me kings reign, and rulers decree what is just.”
