Several weeks ago, I shared in a sermon that there is still a part of me that sometimes doubts that God’s love for me is unconditional. Afterward, a gentleman told me that he could tell from what I said that I’ve never had a direct experience of the Holy Spirit, because if I had, I wouldn’t struggle with such doubts.
Sigh.
Having a direct experience of the Holy Spirit may take away your doubts, but it doesn’t necessarily give you wisdom for how to be an encouragement to doubters.
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons
Hogwash. 🙂 You have a “direct experience of the Holy Spirit” each time He calms you when you’re mourning, or your guides you to God’s word when human impulse would have you lead another way – or gives you hope when life has handed you a 55 gallon drum full of lemons. I think that’s what makes faith what it is…
And yes, I agree… I would think if one had a “direct experience of the Holy Spirit” in some life-altering manner, his love, consideration and wisdom would be increased exponentially in the same manner that his doubt was removed. Jesus didn’t walk around saying “nanny-nanny-boo-boo, I have God, but do you?”… He instead loved people into loving God.
Christ said we’d have to take up our cross daily…full agreement with you
I know that guy. He’s everywhere. I wanna slap him, but I just gotta love him.
That was a good one. Finishing up your book. Thanks for sharing, it is a helpful read.
Thanks Darin. I appreciate you reading the book!