Spirit of Truth

 11/29/2020

John 16:14 “He shall glorify Me.”

Chambers cautions about personal or religious piety. I could be very well intentioned in such areas, but I could also be focused so much on them that I lose sight of Jesus. How can you be pious and lose sight of Jesus, you may ask? When I get wrapped up in the “should haves” and not the Atonement of my Lord, I can easily become distracted. I may seem like I am very devout or faithful, but if I am only going through the motions, it is not enough. I must always seek my God no matter where I am or what I am doing. He must come first. It is more important for me to be a true follower of Christ than any amount of religiosity I am involved with. Although many things can enhance my faith, seeking a deeper connection with God through His Word, prayer, worship, commitment, submission, and praying for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is of vital importance to my relationship with Him. Nothing that comes from me, or any amount of piety, will help me to share the Gospel with others. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth, and in order to share that truth I must be aligned with the Spirit for guidance. I must know the Jesus of the Atonement. Chambers writes, “The type of Christian experience in the New Testament is that of personal passionate devotion to the Person of Jesus Christ. Today He is being despatched [sic] as the Figurehead of a Religion, a mere Example. He is that, but He is infinitely more; He is salvation itself, He is the Gospel of God.” Amen and Amen!