Deeper Life #277

Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

—Psalm 108:13

IF THE SPIRIT OF GOD is having His way in your life, the presence of God will be felt wherever you go. Sinners will feel convicted of their wrong, and they will not like you. Until they learn the reason, they will say you are always criticizing; but you are perfectly conscious that you are not criticizing. What has happened? The Holy Spirit’s presence through you has brought the very atmosphere of Jesus Christ to them; He has thawed the ice around their mind and their conscience, and they are being convicted.

How does Jesus Christ teach us to deal with sin? By forgiving us. How does a pagan world teach us to deal with sin? By telling us to forget it, ignore it, and think no more about it. Can that be done? Of course it can. But one who has forgotten his wrong must still face Jesus Christ; and as soon as he sees Him, the first thing that will flash through his mind and soul is his past wrong!

You must know how to bring Jesus Christ in contact with every kind of person. The only way to do that is by the Holy Spirit and personal experience. If you are trying to work for God with no definite spiritual experience of your own and without knowing how to rely on the Holy Spirit, I pray that God will answer your needs.

Prayer Thought: Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I cannot effectively labor for You without grace and strength every day. I rejoice in Your power!

SUGGESTED READING: Psalm 108