Where’s the beef? I remember back in the 80s the Wendy’s commercial with an older lady asking that very question. It seemed that everyone started asking where the beef was. It is amazing how a catchy slogan can be really effective. Today I ask where’s the Holy Spirit?
As Christians we are supposed to be filled by the Holy Spirit, the very presence of God. Yet there are churches and so called Christians who are left empty. We can go through the motions and say the right things. However inside we are still empty.
Jesus told the apostles to wait, Acts 1:4-5 “On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’” How often do we rush out to do anything only to find we didn’t wait for the Holy Spirit? We remain empty.
We need to pray continuously and dig deep into the scriptures. We need to seek God first and keep Him in the forefront of our thoughts. In James 4 we are told that if we resist Satan he will flee. We are to submit ourselves to God and draw close to Him. He will come to us. We will be filled with His Holy Spirit.
We can seek God and draw close to Him through our prayers and by reading the Bible. Fellowship with other Christians will help us stay on the right track. Keeping company with the right people will help build your relationship with God. Seek Him first and foremost and God will fill us with His spirit. Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;…”
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