Seeking Approval

 

Hi Guys,

I've been working my way through the Gospel of John (again) in my daily Bible study.  You know how I am about Spiritual Disciplines.  "Any who", I've been in John 12 this week and this thought leapt out...again..."You think God is speaking to me about something?"

John 12:43 said that they Pharisees would not confess their faith because they loved praise from men more than praise from God.  Us Jesus Followers in the trenches know exactly how difficult it is for many we share with to "hear" the Holy Spirit's call...just because of the pressures they face in the world.  But, we often (or shall I say) I often simply let opportunities pass by with believers and non-believers alike because...I want to be liked or what the praise or be felt highly of by others.  How about you?

Don't get me wrong---there's a right place and a wrong place...sometimes.  But I believe that there's also the Holy Spirit's place.  Here's a simply test...

When was the last time you kicked yourself in your fanny because you didn't say something you should have?  Lofters want to make a difference...Lofters are making a difference!  Sometimes...I think in spite of ourselves.

I don't know about you; sometimes I need just a quick kick in the you know what.  Aren't you glad that Jehovah speaks to us?Selah