Revelations… Not the book in the Bible…that would be Revelation, no S, not a plural. However, I have had several revelations over the past few days…
Revelation is the act of disclosing or discovering to others what was before unknown to them. It is the disclosure or communication of truth to men by God Himself, or by His authorized agent.
We have a book in the Bible that contains the Revelation given to John. Yet really, every book of the Bible is revelation. There will always be yet another truth that we have not seen, understood, or applied. It is alive, The Living Word…always fresh and relevant.
There is a Divine Agent who brings the words on the pages to life, giving revelation of the truth there. Jesus said that The Father would send this unseen tutor to teach and instruct us, to be our Holy Reminder… Who will empower us to recall and to apply the truth we are given.
But He’ll not force-feed us. He’ll not impose His will over ours. “..how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” (Luke 11:13)
When I can’t get it…when I don’t understand what God wants, what scripture says, how to make decisions, where to go from here…I can ask for Help. And He will send Help.
But The Holy Spirit of God is not like a pigeon. Pigeons will light on your head, crowd in around you, expecting…searching…
God’s Holy Spirit “descended on Jesus in bodily form like a dove…” (Luke 3:22) We know that God does not change. (Num. 23:19, James 1:17, 1 Sam.15:29,Heb. 13:8) His nature and character have never changed and will never change. He is still today, like a dove.
So if you’re waiting for Him to crowd in on you like a pigeon, forget it.
But if you want His help, ask Him for it. Luke 11:13 tells us to ask. And when you ask…don’t put conditions on it. He is trustworthy. There is no need for fear.
Father how grateful I am for Your Holy Spirit.
