HOLY THINKING (Part 2 of 3)
1Corinthians 2:11-16
V. 14: “The man without the Spirit does not accept things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
1Corinthians 2:11-16
V. 14: “The man without the Spirit does not accept things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
“Trevor, you do believe in God, right?” Jesse asked.
“I, uh, never attend church, if that’s what you mean.” Trevor swallowed, looking directly at Jesse, and then his Mom. (See 195 devotion The Faith Road).
Jesse’s Mom smiled and said, “Stay overnight, Trevor, if that’s alright. Let’s go downstairs now.”
TV off, Jesse’s Dad was informed of this meeting. “Do you know that in the Old Testament, 4,000 years ago, this is exactly how the Israelites met and worshipped?”
“No way!” Jesse exclaimed.
“Yes, indeed. In fact, the people assembled inside what was called the ‘Tent of Meeting’”. (Exodus 40:34).
Trevor and Jesse exchanged glances. Trevor began, “I’ve heard about Jesus, of course…who hasn’t? I’ve never read the Bible. But now, my life is totally messed up.”
Jesse’s Dad talked about Almighty God’s Son, Jesus, who died for the forgiveness of our sins…of which we all are guilty. “When a person accepts Jesus as Savior and forgiveness of sins, (s)he becomes a new person. Instantly, the Holy Spirit indwells the person—guiding thoughts, desires, and actions from then on. He is the deposit that assures us of our salvation, sealing us for eternal life.”
“I want what Jesse has. Hope. Security. Salvation.” Trevor quivered, his eyes misting.
The four of them knelt on the floor as Trevor accepted Jesus as his Savior.
Jesse’s Dad said, “Welcome to God’s family, Trevor! Now that you’ll be led to love God with your whole heart, soul, and mind, you’ll also be led into holy living. Our actions are based on thoughts, which spring from what we believe. Our heavenly Father wants to replace unrighteous, impure thinking, with holy thinking.”
Trevor and Jesse’s eyes looked blank.
Jesse’s Dad laughed. Patting a hand on each of the boy’s legs, he said, “It’s not that hard! I know that you can do this, guys! All it takes is your cooperation with the Holy Spirit, and commit your mind to the Lord. You are separate from the rest of the world now. I urge you both to read the Bible every day. That will keep your resolve strong as you continue growing in the Lord.”
“This is my August resolution, instead of a New Year’s resolution.” Trevor announced.
Take Home Nugget
Holy thinking is a lifelong process. But through it, we grow more like our Savior every day.
God is pleased when our walk matches our talk.
J.D. Griffith
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