EXCITEMENT WITHOUT SENSITIVITY IS DANGEROUS
I was on the wheels about ten years ago returning to Eruwa to catch up with a meeting. I must admit that I was moving faster than usual. As I was climbing uphill with some speed, I picked a prompt of the Spirit of the Lord. I heard that still small voice saying, “Son, slow down”. I felt it was strange but I obeyed without hesitating. I decelerated.
As I climbed uphill and was about coming downhill, I ran into a herd of cattle at the other end. If I was on top speed, it would have been hard to apply the brakes. I would have most likely run into the herd or even if I made it into the layby away from the road, I would have headed into the bush. The still small voice of the Spirit of the Lord saved my life.
Beloved, speed without caution is dangerous. While praying for speed, remember the place of speed-breakers. Imagine your finest uncle gives you a fast-racing car as a birthday gift- the exact type you have always wanted. But he then announces to you that because you love speed, he asked the manufacturers that you would not be needing the brakes. Is that a gift or a death trap?
Speed without caution is a disaster. The desperation that does not listen to counsel may end up a disaster. Do not be so excited about getting married that you did not answer the questions of sincere speed-breakers in your life- your close associates, your parents, and your pastors.
Build your sense of awareness. The Holy Spirit is not just about speaking in tongues, there is such a powerful gift called discernment also. You can train your perception to a point that it helps in making sensitive and even simple decisions.
Jesus Christ knew how important the ministry of the Spirit is in the life of the believer. He said to the disciples:
There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me.
John 16:12-14 NLT
The life of the believer is sweeter when he listens to the prompts of the Spirit. Let me ask you- Are there times that the inner witness and the still small voice of the Spirit has saved you from trouble? Think about it and give thanks today.
temilOluwa Ola, Eruwa.