22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. 25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. - Galations 5
What an amazing week as we have been awakened to the truth
that Scripture stands firm as the solid score for the music that is our
lives. The Holy Spirit giving life and breath to the improvisational
(and God-breathed) moments that happen over the structure secured
by scripture. Jim and Psalm 139 reminded us of the presence of the
Holy Spirit and how proximity with Him is vital and sustaining. Here
are a few more thoughts…
“Spontaneity is an underappreciated dimension of spirituality. In
fact, spiritual maturity has less to do with long-range visions than it
does with moment-by-moment spirituality to the promptings of the
Holy Spirit. These moment-by-moment promptings turn life into an
everyday adventure.
Hurry kills everything from compassion to creativity. And when
we are in a hurry, we don’t have time to get out of our routine, do
we? No room for Spirit-led spontaneity. No time for Wild Goose
chases. Our routines can be counterproductive. We can get so busy
doing “ministry” that we don’t have time for ministry.”
--- Wild Goose Chase - Mark Batterson
As schools let out and summer takes over, let’s take the chance to
slow down and not let hurry kill the Holy Spirit moments in our lives.
Let’s embrace them and lean toward them with greater passion. Let’s
see people and show them Jesus. This can’t happen on our own.
May the fruit of the Spirit’s improvising be evident to many, especially
a world that does not know Jesus.
Pastor Mike
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