For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. -1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV 2010
I don’t think so. All I’ve sensed, all I’ve felt, and all I’ve experienced is madness. TOTAL madness. At least, for those who don’t know what is REALLY happening! It’s not the how, or the when, it’s the why.
When I spoke of my awkward holiday to my best friend, she aptly listened…to an extent. And I understood her really well: it’s just too much, she couldn’t buy it. And again, I understand. (I still don’t understand even half of what’s happening!) If the Holy Spirit works in peace and order, how can it revel itself in such rough-hewn manner? Can it contradict itself? Uh…No.
As I said earlier, I have gained an awareness of (at least) the Spirit’s power. The problem is two-fold: One, how are we going to stand upon such “foolishness” people see on the Gospel? And two, how what happens after we fall slain to the Spirit’s power? How can we recognize that a cross changed the history of the Earth if we can’t recognize the Flame that burns within us? Even so, how can we recognize the Flame that’s burning within us if we can’t see death as such madness?
I believe in a God of greater things, because He promised me that I would do greater things for Him-if I walk with Him.
I believe in a God of exceeding power, because He endowed me with the power from on high.
I believe in a God of wise madness, because if something works, why leave it?
I love madness!