I recently read about a man who was standing in his restroom, about to step upon the bathroom scales, when his wife walked in on him. The story goes that as he stepped onto the scales, the man inhaled a gigantic mouthful of air and held his breath. This confused his watching wife and caused her to ask, “Honey, why did you inhale? You know that inhaling won’t make you weigh any less.” To that, he replied, “I know that. I didn’t inhale to try to reduce my weight. I inhaled so that I could suck in my stomach so that I could see the numbers on the scales and know just how much I weigh.”
Please forgive the joke. (Although you know that you loved it and will tell it at work tomorrow.) I shared this joke to remind you of something you already know — we all struggle to see everything that we need to see accurately. Life is full of things that obstruct our view. In many cases, an obstructed view can cause significant harm and even be disastrous.
Thank God for the Holy Spirit. Yesterday, while reading Acts 20:23, I was reminded that the Holy Spirit sees everything in our present situation and what lies ahead. And, not only does He see everything from every angle and viewpoint, but the Holy Spirit will tell us of these things, and also the things yet to come. (John 16:13). This makes it all the more needful for us to be in tune with the Holy Spirit!
Need insight or clarity about what is going on in your life? Need wisdom and guidance about the future? The same Holy Spirit who spoke to the Apostle Paul is waiting to talk to you. Turn off your computer and begin the dialogue with Him. You’ll be amazed at what He will tell you.
So thankful that God sees and knows everything. I desire to walk by the Spirit 💗