Archive: Obeying the Holy Spirit (2020)

I often find myself ruminating about different events that take place in the world. There are people in poverty or who have health problems. These events are not surprising since the Bible suggests that the thief came to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). I think that this is the main reason why there are so many problems in the world. Have you read the quote?:

"If one suffers, we all suffer. Togetherness is strength". - Jean Bertrand

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This quote resonates with me as I believe we exist to help one another and offer kindness. This sentiment was the second law that Jesus communicated to the teacher in Mark 12:31. It strongly suggests the influence that love can have over our lives, and I think there is a purpose for showing genuine love to our neighbour. There are two main reasons why I believe that this is the case. I am going to try to explain these to you.

1. Health (Mental, Physical & Spiritual)

2. Accountability

1. Health

The first one is health. It is imperative to obey spiritual guidance. As a Christian, the Bible strongly suggests that the purpose of humanity is to worship God. The Oxford dictionary proposes that worship is a "feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity". When we obey His guidance, we open ourselves to many blessings and fortitudes because we offer ourselves to God and commit to His will over our lives. Although this is a subjective experience, I believe this to be the most tangible form of worship. However, there are suggestions that disobedience can hinder growth, i.e., mental, physical, and spiritual growth. This is because it is easy to ignore guidance that can lead us on the path of health, wellness, or righteousness. Including many aspects of life that people usually miss in their personal life, family life, or socially, could direct them toward their blessings or hinder them.

If we believe in the covenant that we have, we will listen to the small voice inside our heads that tells us to eat more healthily, as Daniel 1:12 suggests, or spend more time in prayer and solitude as indicated in Daniel 6:10. I have always believed that the Bible guides us so that we can remain in the presence of God, as suggested in 2 Chronicles 5:11-15. I don't think God created the Bible for humans to be afraid or to suffer. If we look to him as our father in heaven, then we can begin to understand why this isn't so far from the truth.

When we adhere to what he tells us to do, we only help ourselves achieve what he originally had planned for our existence. When sin entered man's heart, we were naked and had plenty of shame. This event happened because of disobedience; this is why women must suffer during childbirth, or we must work very hard to sustain our livelihood. In this context, modelling plays a critical role as it suggests the influence our behaviour can have on other people's lives. It further indicates that disobedience can cause disturbance, and obedience is concerned with peace and wellness. 

2. Accountability

It's not always easy to be in full control of our environment. There are struggles that we face that are very difficult to overcome by our own strength. For example, some people experience abuse, neglect, domestic violence, poverty, loneliness, bereavement, or discrimination. 

Accountability plays a significant role in any situation. I firmly believe that although we may have problems that are difficult to control, it is imperative to take the steps we need to get ourselves out of the environment or state of mind that is damaging to us. Sometimes, when we receive a piece of insight from the Holy Spirit, this could be strongly suggestive of what is happening in a spiritual atmosphere or environment. I believe that the whole earth would be a better place if each individual adhered to their reason for existence and actively maintained their focus on what is right, as is suggested in Philippians 4:8. The world would be a better place if we looked after ourselves and others by remaining obedient to what God has planned for our lives. This idea involves

• Acting when instructed to in our personal lives,

• Having the courage to overcome spiritual, mental, or physical battles, and

• Respecting another person's covenant by listening to them when they communicate something important to you.

Also, not causing physical or mental harm to another person. It's important to remain natural but to be wise and vigilant.