Peace

Across the street from the church building is a new business. Actually it is a new control center for Hoosier Energy. Several weeks ago the three staff members were given a tour of the new facility. In several places were signs which read, “Danger.” In all areas where electricity is involved you will see signs which say, “Danger. High Voltage. Keep Out!”

Some summer days, especially in high heat, I can ride my bike underneath power lines and literally hear them humming as electricity passes through them. Model trains run on transformers, but those transformers certainly aren’t powerful enough to run a house.

In John 14 Jesus talks about the power of the Holy Spirit. What is it? Maybe for some a more appropriate question might be “Who is the HS? One thing for sure: no one can completely understand Him or claim to. But we also cannot ignore or bury Him either.

In John 14 Jesus is in the Upper Room with His disciples, telling them what to expect coming down the pike. But He gave them a promise-the promise of the Holy Spirit. Coinciding with that was the promise of peace which came from the presence of the HS in their lives.

That same promise applies to us. That means two things for sure: One, we are not alone. Two, we are inseparably linked to Christ Himself. I am going to explore this whole idea in a much deeper vein this Sunday.

If you would, please pray for me and for a “move” of the Holy Spirit. Thanks.