Deeper Life #328

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.

—John 14:16

INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SPIRIT-BAPTIZED RECOGNIZE that they are not their own. Their prayerful attitude is, “Lord, direct me by Thy Holy Spirit to choose what Thou hast ordained for me!”

Consequently, God is always uprooting the saints and scattering them far and wide. He does this to remind them, first, that this age is not their age; and, second, that there is a better time coming. And in that age, the spiritual supremacy of the saints will mean the supremacy of position.

In Luke 22:28–30, our Lord distinctly said that the position of His kingdom will ultimately be over everything. He said,” I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me, that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

Be patient with the Lord when He directs you into unaccustomed paths. He has a greater plan for you than the human mind can fathom.

Prayer Thought: Lord, remind me that this world is not my home; so I must seek Your will, rather than my own comfort or security.

SUGGESTED READING: John 14:15–21