Meditations on the Holy Spirit (#154)
A meditation on
the Holy Spirit as we approach Pentecost.
From
reading Ephesians 5:15-20, it would appear that the singing forth of psalms,
hymns and spiritual songs are evidence of a Spirit-controlled life.
“Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin
your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Perhaps
the harmony of a Spirit filled life – a life lived in obedience to God, where
the fruit of the Spirit are evident (love, joy, peace, self-controll, etc.) –
is so real that it is reflected in songs of praise.
Interestingly, those who have imbibed too much
alcohol are known to break forth in ‘song’ as well. But their ‘song’ is not the song of praise
and thanksgiving!
Spiritual songs, however, do flow from a life
led and controlled by the Holy Spirit.
Nothing less will suffice.
©Kerina Hall
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