One of the greatest dangers for a believer is to get so familiar and comfortable with “doing church” and “being good” that we settle for it instead of Christ.
The story of Samson is sobering to me. God had gifted him with super strength. But instead of following God’s lead, he began to rely on his own strength and was unaware that God was no longer empowering him.
“Samson did not know that the Lord had left him.” Judges 16:20
I recognize myself in that story. I go days without praying or reading God’s Word. I choose my will over His. I try to live MY life in my own power instead of clinging to God’s strength and direction.
I wonder how long it would take to discover if the Holy Spirit left?
Thankfully, God promises to never leave. But, at times, I think we stray. We choose to ignore His voice. And attempt to “do life on our own.”
May we never get so self-sufficient that we think we no longer need Him. God, we want and need you. – Sandi
