Lighten Up, Have Fun

I remember back in ancient times some Christians decorated their cars with stickers that said,”God is my Co-Pilot.” It was a catchy, if somewhat corny, celebration of God's omnipresence. It is comforting to know that wherever we go, God is with us---especially if we're doing the driving.

But, what if we said, “God, take the wheel;” closed our eyes and really let go? The Bible doesn't recommend this exercise in trust while driving a car. However, it certainly challenges Christians to try it with worship. The challenge goes like this: “Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?”

Being filled with the Spirit on the Lord's day (or any other day) is the greatest thrill ride I've been on. The first time non-believers saw Christians under the influence of the Holy Ghost, they thought the believers were drunk. There's not a drink that compares and I can tell you with my hand up that I've never regretted anything I've done in the Spirit.

People who think God is no fun simply don't know God. You have only to look at some of the people He created to know God has a sense of humor. Some witty fellow once said,”I'd like to meet the person who invented sex and see what he's working on now.” Let me introduce you: reader—God; God---reader. One of His later works is the Holy Ghost baptism.

Here's good news, God isn't done yet. He's getting ready to open the eastern sky; step out to meet us face to face and institute His kingdom on Earth. About what happens a thousand years later all He will say is that eye hasn't seen; ear hasn't heard the things He has in store for those who love Him. While you're waiting, receive the Holy Ghost as His pledge of good things now and forever.