Encounter
Not with a spectacle of earthquake, wind, or flame—
though He is the essence of all from which these came—
but with a whisper that rearranges the soul’s deep grain,
a gentle pressure,a soft, insistent rain.
An encounter with the Holy Spirit.
It is the breath that hovered over creation’s deep,
the promise of the Father,a vow He swore to keep.
It is the rushing wind that filled the waiting room,
the tongue of fire dispelling every gloom.
And suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. (Acts 2:2)
He comes as Comforter—the Paraclete—to stand
beside us in the trial,to hold our trembling hand.
AsTeacher, bringing back to mind all Christ has said,
illuminating Truth,the Living Bread.
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (John 14:26)
He is the seal, the guarantee, the down-payment divine,
marking us as God’s own,a sacred sign.
He is theriver flowing from the inner-most part,
flooding arid places of the doubting heart.
He convicts—not to shame, but to liberate and free,
unmasking hidden sickness for the Healer’s remedy.
Heprays within us with deep, wordless sighs,
when our own strength fails and our own language dies.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. (Romans 8:26)
This encounter changes everything. It turns the “ought” to “is,”
exchanges duty’s burden for the joy that’s truly His.
It turns the timid follower to a witness,bold and clear,
and makes the love of God an atmosphere.
So come, Holy Spirit. Not as a fleeting guest,
but as the Sovereign Lord of this,my yielded breast.
Breathe,fire, flow, teach, and intercede.
In this encounter,meet my deepest need.
Encounter me.
I am present.I am still.
Have Your way.Accomplish all Your will.
Amen.
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