Be Filled With the Spirit

"... be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Ephesians 5:18-20

I've always compared my experiences with different brothers and sisters, like my church back at home compared to Cornerstone. Why are some people just so much more spiritual? This took me back to Pastor Rich's message. In that message, the two main characters of the parable of the tax collector and the pharisee, were the two members. Both were seen as different. The pharisee was obviously seen as more spiritual compared to the tax collector that swindles for a living. But the message here was made clear to me that night: regardless of where we are in our spiritual walk, we are one and the same because we are all reaching for the Highest Goal.

Although we may come from different backgrounds and have different experiences with God, God brings us together. Small group leader, praise leader, fellowship member? We are all the same.

These two verses call us to welcome the Holy Spirit as well as each other into our hearts. Speak to one another with praises. Praise the Lord and give thanks as one. The only thing that matters is that God receives the highest praise! As long as we lift each other up to the Lord, there is nothing else that matters because we are all running after Jesus Christ Himself.

Amen!