When I started writing this blog I did not intend to use other peoples words or ideas and credit them as my own but tonight's Bible Study, led by Ann Absolom, contained one of those tremendous 'eureka' moments when something is told you that makes so much sense, flooding you with joy and a feeling of 'yes, of course' that it must be passed on.
Ann was talking about the Holy Spirit and how a lot of people consider it to be something they carry around inside of them, as if it were in a container, with the lid on - it's always with them and can be used when they want but is quantifiable (my interpretation of what she said). They are also told that the Holy Spirit can 'leak' out of us so we have to get topped up every now and again and refreshed. Ann then explained that actually the Holy Spirit is a living water, a torrent of power, not dissimilar to the Niagra falls (imagine that energy) - it rushes through you from Heaven and gushes out, constantly being renewed and touching everything in it's path. That profound thought made me realise that all we have to do is to tap into that power from God and be able to do absolutely anything in His name - we should be frightened of nothing if it is in God's will for us to do.
On the drive home the sun was setting causing the sky and clouds to be tinged with the most incredible hues of pink and orange and, as I often do when driving along, I got to imagine what that day will be like when Jesus returns, 'Coming with the Clouds' - I am sure that tonight's beautiful sunset will only be a very minor reflection of His dazzling Glory but, in the meantime, we can marvel at God's wonderful creation He has given us to enjoy and make His presence felt.
