November 21, 2013 PERPETUAL INSPIRATION “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.” John 14:16 There can be no goodness or happiness in any human being, unless it s the breath, the life, the work of God within him. Goodness can only be in God and it cannot exist separate from Him. He can bless and sanctify by Himself becoming the blessing and sanctification of man. There is thus no goodness in the life of man from anything but the immediate indwelling and working of the Holy Trinity. Perpetual inspiration from the Holy Spirit is a necessary to a life of goodness, holiness, and happiness as the perpetual respiration of air is necessary to animal life. It is a mistake to confine inspiration to particular times and occasions, or to prophets and apostles. Inspiration is led and inspired by the Spirit of God. For though not all are called to be prophets or apostles, all are called to be holy and perfect as their heavenly Father is perfect; to be like Christ; to will only as God wills; to do all to His glory and honor; to renounce the spirit of the world; to love God with all their heart, soul, and spirit and their neighbor as themselves. Devotion to God is not limited to certain times or occasions. It is always alive and stirring in our thoughts, wills, desires, and affections. If we are called to this inward holiness and goodness, then a perpetual working of the Spirit of God within us is absolutely necessary. Have a nice day!
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:09:02 +0000
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