WATER

We know that about seventy per cent of the earth is covered in water. And that the human body is mainly composed of water.

How amazing it is to me that many different forms that water takes. It is vital for our well being and survival, but too much can result in drowning.

Or if it takes a frozen form it can result in freezing. So it is a variety to us. Good if it is in the form and amount that brings life. Dangerous if it comes some other way.

Now when it comes to ways that water affects the body, we all understand it so well. We don't need any special help to grasp the significance or benefits.

The Holy Spirit has been at times referred as being like water in terms of how He influences one's life and soul. And it is so different than some imagine.

For one think, God's spirit doesn't touch or inspire as a reward. It is not the consequence of anything we did that will make us worthy.

Nor does this happen because were are holy or righteous or have more faith than anyone else. It also doesn't mean that we are somehow more approved by the Lord.

So the big problem can be focus. God's Spirit is as a water in that He will wash over our life and souls.

How He comes into our lives in ways that refreshes. And can also cleanse. But that is never a one time cleansing.

For we never stay cleansed in this life. The stains of sin always come back because we never stop sinning while alive.

Some don't enjoy that reality. They believe that the "baptism" of the Holy Spirit removes all sin.

It might sound great and I wish it were true, but it isn't. Though plenty teach it and make its seem possible.

The sad part of all this is how it really leads to an even worse kind of sin. One where you think you are so above it all that your are perfect or superior to others.

God Spirit may affect us in many ways, but spiritual pride is not part of it. That is not an affect of His touch on our lives.

He does empower, He does inspire, but any true impact of God's spirit on the soul is that it makes us more aware of the Lord's divinity and how much we fall short on that subject.

This produces humility and not boasting.