Marinating can lead to preservation
I love Francis Chan. It’s been a long time since I wrote about him… I shared a funny story about my encounter with “Chan” at a gas station one day… heehee “Hey look, it’s CHAN!!!
Peace and the Holy Spirit…
I’m bringing up Francis today as he wrote a book about the Holy Sprit. The book is Forgotten God. It sits on my nightstand so I guess it’s kind of like the Bible to me. I don’t feel like I really knew the Holy Spirit before I read this book. I would highly recommend it if you want to get to know the Holy Spirit.
Whenever I think about finding peace I think of the Holy Spirit…
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
Peace… the world defines it as a lack of conflict. That’s nice and I’m all for that, but it’s not really what true peace is all about. Yep, I can turn my back on conflict, but that doesn’t live the life that Jesus is teaching me… and doesn’t lead to true inner peace or build a sense of community.
“The end result of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives is deep and lasting peace.” That’s from the concordance to my NIV Study Bible. This peace actually comes from the Holy Spirit… that’s what Jesus was saying when he said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.”
This single verse is pretty amazing and one worth marinating in for a while…
it will make you want to get to know the Holy Spirit more…
it will help you find peace in a chaotic world…
it will help relieve your fears….
it will help restore your heart to a healthy condition.
… all through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I want to get to know the Holy Spirit better…
… and I want to marinate in this for a while… because marination can lead to preservation!
Please share any interesting tidbits about the Holy Spirit that come to mind…
Forgotten God is one of those books I tell everyone about. I’m not even sure who presently has my copy, but I should probably buy a few more and hand them around. Chan spoke at our local Christian university in town–very enthusiastic, passionate guy.
This book came around just as I had begun opening my heart up to the Holy Spirit’s leading and allowing the Spirit to guide my prayers. It was the perfect book at the perfect time for me but I think it’s a great book for anyone at any time.
Thanks for the nudge…Listen to Chris, everyone! Read it!
lol… I do the same thing with my books, just pass them around! The ones I receive from Thomas Nelson (@booksneeze) are usually hard cover and I give them away on here after I read them.
You saw Chan… too funny!!
The Holy Spirit is the mind of Christ…he is the comforter…the one who connects us now to God…
he is our guide. and our life source…
He is Jesus and the Father…all in one…
Blessed.
Thanks Arny… I’m still marinating in this one…
Great post, I’ll have to read the book. It’s great how the Holy Spirit will guide and lead you closer to God.
Thanks for stopping by today Dan!