Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
That humility manifested by Christ which leads us to obey God against all odds, seems to be in very short supply in our day, and in its place, a hybrid form of humbleness which makes obedience subject to the science of the day has taken deep root in the minds of many. And as a direct result, the faith of former years is being literally threatened with extinction.
And thus, because of these attitudes, God finds it necessary to speak to us through intermediaries in general, so as not to place the human agent at risk, because of delay. In training and preparation for the latter rain, persons would need to cultivate habits of speedy, willing obedience, without stopping to question, or debate God’s will.
In fact, many of those who look forward eagerly to the outpouring of The Holy Spirit might not understand that there can be great risk involved if the habit of immediate, unquestioning obedience has not been cultivated. Just for information’s sake, Ananias and Sapphira were present when the place was shaken and they were all filled with The Holy Ghost. Their after-history demonstrates whats at stake in disobeying the direct voice of God.
Acts 5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!