Dive In!

A BLAST FROM THE WORD
By Sandra Rhynes

“Dive In!”

Ezekiel 47:5
Again he measured one thousand, and it was a river that I could not cross: for the water was too deep, water in which one must swim, a river that could not be crossed.

My friend and I were discussing the Holy Spirit and how He works in the lives of people. Their church service Sunday had been wonderful and the Holy Spirit had fallen on the congregation and blessed the people, even some slain in the Spirit. While we were talking I began to see in my mind’s eye a vision of a large body of water and it was in motion. I begin to see someone swimming in the middle of this moving water. He was so joyful just swimming and swimming, like time had stood still and there was nothing or no one else in the world, just him and the water of the Holy Spirit. I started to see in my mind’s eye others so desperate for this water, so thirsty, so longing to be in there swimming, to be immersed in the Holy Spirit, to know the Holy Spirit that way and be so close to Jesus through the Spirit. His goal and works always point to Jesus. Every thing He does and everything you know about Him always describe and lead you to Jesus, always. Do you desire to be in that “water”? Do you allow the Holy Spirit to move in such a way in your life as to bring you so close to Jesus where time seems to stand still? Have you stepped into His chambers? I urge you to take the plunge and dive in, all the way in! Like a river glorious is God’s perfect peace.

Holy Jesus, thank You for the gifts and moving of Your Holy Spirit. I worship You supremely and You only do I serve. Keep me “swimming” in Your Spirit. Draw me Lord to You. I want to be close to You. Amen