BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT. Part 3
Abundant love, joy and peace
Knowing the Prince of Peace brings a significant measure of love, joy, and peace. Yet He has made available to us a superabundance that is beyond our ability to fathom.
It is His will that you “. . . may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God (Eph. 3: 18, 19 NKJV,
emphasis added).”
There is a joy inexpressible and full of glory, because in His presence is fullness of joy (1 Peter 1:8, Ps. 16:11).
There is the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding. Walking in this dimension of peace, one’s heart and mind are guarded like a citadel through Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:7).
I distinctly recall the week or so following my initial baptism in the Holy Spirit. The peace, joy, and love that I experienced were so profound and intense that had an ongoing buoyant sensation, as if I were walking on clouds. What filled the inside of me oozed out, and impacted all those with whom I had contact.
Some might argue that this was just a “honeymoon phase” that was intended to fade with time. However, I’m inclined to believe that, while feelings inevitably undergo some highs and lows like the tides, the natural state of one who is consumed with his First Love is one of being engulfed and enraptured to such an extent that your soul finds its true fulfilment.
and satisfaction in Him.
The completeness that this one experiences is indelibly stamped on your countenance as a testimony to all around you .
Any notable lack of the boundless love, joy, and peace that He has made available to us is an opportunity to look back to Father and receive His fullness.
Why should we settle for anything less than this, when He stands ready to baptize us afresh?
Blessings