A few weeks ago, while visiting a restaurant that so many people had rave reviews about, I tried one of the signature dishes that had been the talk of the town.
On this specific day, as I tested out the dish (trusting the word of mouth satisfaction offered by others), I was quite disappointed. Initially, I thought maybe it was because everyone's reviews were so high that I had unrealistic expectations about what to expect from the food.
What I discovered, after sharing with a few others who were in awe of the food, was that they all asked about how it was prepared and what kinds of ingredients did I have in and on it. After I shared with them my plate elements, they smirked, laughed me off, and simply said, "You were missing one of the key ingredients that make it good. Like the sauce!"
The life of the believer is like that when the Holy Spirit is not present and active.
The Holy Spirit is the special sauce that gives the life of the believer that "It" Factor that makes their behavior, character, mindset, and approach to life stand out.
The Holy Spirit is the ingredient, when added, that allows...