“The Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.” (1 Sam 10:6 NIV)
A huge storm hit our neighborhood the other day--high winds, thunder, lightning, rain, hail--it was quite scary. It lasted about an hour. Luckily, we didn’t have any major damage. Once the storm passed, the sky cleared quickly, the birds were out chirping, and everything looked green and thriving. The sudden change made me wish that all of life’s storms passed so quickly and harmlessly.
We all desire positive changes in our lives, and we want it immediately. We would rather not have any storms, just gentle showers, at opportune times, that lead to growth. Unfortunately, this rarely happens. Instead we experience storms that last years and years, storms that cause severe, long-term damage, storms that suck up all our hope, strength, and resources.
The Spirit of God is holy and powerful, but its timing is unpredictable. It reveals truth. Once our mind is cleared of false thoughts, we are open to enlightenment. Prophesying is the expression of truth; truth brings positive change and fresh, new growth in our innermost being.
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