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Glorify God. --- I Cor. 6:20
Many who have known intimate relationship with the Lord become
backsliders because they have gloried in their experiences and become
proud of themselves. Even Paul was in danger of glorying in his
revelations, so that he was given a "thorn in the flesh," lest he
should be exalted above measure. Mr. Moody only on rare occasions
mentioned his first mighty experience with the Spirit of God on Wall
Street, New York. We must walk prayerfully and carefully, lest we lose
the anointing of the spirit and the sweet manifestation of the Lord's
presence. The deep, intimate, sacred dealings of God with the soul
cannot be proclaimed from the housetops. It is only by direct
permission from the Spirit Himself that we may be free to relate to
others these experiences, and that for the glory of God alone.
We must ever be watchful lest self and Satan hinder the blessed Spirit in His endeavor to lead us into the light of the knowledge of the glory of God. Let us be ever ready, with prepared hearts, to receive by faith any fresh revelation of Christ which the Spirit could bring to our souls.
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