IS THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD STRAITENED ?

 

September 27

 

Micah 2:7  

O thou that art named the house of Jacob, 

is the spirit of the LORD straitened?

 are these his doings? do not my words do

 good to him that walketh uprightly? 

 
Why then do we despond?
 
Why are we satisfied to live so far below our privileges?
 
The Holy Spirit is promised, to teach us all things; to testify of Jesus in our hearts; 

to glorify our precious Saviour in our souls; 

to help our infirmities, to comfort us by taking of the things of Christ, and showing them to us; 

and to lead us in the way everlasting.
 
Do we experience His love in these particulars?
 
If not - what is the cause? “Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened?” NO.
 
But do we sow to the Spirit?
 
Do we pray for the Spirit?
 
Do we expect the Father to give Him, in answer to our prayers that Jesus will send Him according to His promise?
 
Oh, beloved, look at your doubts, your fears, your carnality, your coldness, your want of life, love, and power; and now ask “Are these His doing?”
 
Is His arm shortened ?
 
Is His loved changed?
 
Or rather have you not grieved Him, quenched His operation, and cause Him to withhold His hand?
 
Oh, pray for the Spirit!
 
You are absolutely dependent upon Him, for without Him you can do nothing.
 

Come, Holy Ghost, all- quickening fire,

My consecrated heart inspire,

Sprinkle with the atonement blood!

Still my soul Thyself reveal;

Thy mighty working may I feel,

And know that I am one with God.

 
James Smith