December 17

‘But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him.’ 1 Corinthians 2:14

When thinking about the gift of free will, it is important to remember that we own a responsibility to choose God. God does not manifest Himself in us until we seek Him. God’s love is never forced, but once it is given, an insatiable desire for it is created.

By seeking and accepting the Redemption of God, our lives are forever changed. The Redemption constantly is creating in us the desire to know God and the satisfaction that is found in knowing Him. In this respect, the Redemption is the catalyst that both creates and satisfies.

The powerful and sustaining nature of the Redemption explains why our ability to ‘testify’ about our experiences is so limited. Others may take an interest in our experiences, and undoubtedly, our experiences are unique tools that create the impetus for us to seek God, but they pale in comparison to God Himself. No one is awakened by the retelling of our experience. Only God can do that.

We should instead be telling people about the power of the Redemption. We should be sharing with others how the Redemption changes every facet of our lives. We should be always preaching the Gospel, for therin is found the words of the Spirit that create the desire to know God.