Deeper Life #191

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.

—2 Timothy 3:14

LET THE SPIRIT OF GOD wrestle with your dissenters.

One of my greatest weaknesses, ever since I was a Christian, has been the tendency to argue with others. I know the galling humiliation and agony of wanting intensely to argue a point. But I have learned that when any soul begins to discuss the baptism with the Holy Spirit, it is time I got out of the way. That person has a controversy with the Holy Spirit, not with me. Sanctification is not my term; baptism with the Holy Spirit is not my concept, it is God’s. When people begin to argue on that line, I must remember it is the Holy Spirit they are arguing with and the Word of God they are haggling with.

God grant that we may not hinder those who are battling their way slowly into spiritual light.

Prayer Thought: Bless those dear souls who are seeking the way into a clearer comprehension of You and Your Word.

SUGGESTED READING: 2 Timothy 3:10–17