Remember the last time you stirred up a nice cold glass of chocolate milk? You pour in just the right amount of chocolate syrup and mix it vigorously until it spreads all the way through the milk. The result is delicious, a satisfying treat that comes from taking the time to mix it well.
When we accept Jesus Christ and the reality of our redemption, He promised that the Holy Spirit would come to dwell within us. Like chocolate syrup poured into white milk, the Holy Spirit is now present in every believer. You can’t remove Him from the glass, His presence is there.
But here’s the question: are you letting Him settle at the bottom, or are you stirring things up?
While the Spirit fully lives within us, we are called to intentionally walk in step with Him and allow His presence to permeate every part of our lives. Allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you (your thoughts, decisions, relationships, and actions) requires surrender and daily dependence.
Don’t remain stagnant and let the richness settle at the bottom. Stir it up. Let the goodness move through every part of you until every “sip” of your life reflects the sweetness of the Holy Spirit.
His presence shouldn’t result in only a mild change (still mostly white milk) but a complete transformation, turning your life into something entirely new.
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” – Galatians 5:25