Holy Spirit - Breath of GodSample

THE WILD GOOSE

“The early Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit ‘the wild goose.’ And the reason why is they knew that you cannot tame him.” — JOHN ELDRIDGE

Do not be mistaken, the Holy Spirit is God and should be revered. At Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came, he came with fire and a sound like a mighty rushing wind. In Acts 4, when the disciples prayed for boldness, the Holy Spirit filled them and shook the building! And in Acts 5, when Ananias and Sapphira lied to the Holy Spirit, they met their demise.

The Celts referred to the Holy Spirit as a wild goose, believing him to be mysterious, unpredictable, and uncontrollable. The Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. There’s an element of danger and unpredictability surrounding him.

Danish philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard believed that boredom is the root of all evil. Many Christians are bored with their faith because they settle for spiritual mediocrity rather than striving for spirit-filled maturity. Many live as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. The Holy Spirit wants us to step out of our comfort zone and follow Jesus.

BE BOLD EXERCISE

Before you read the scriptures take a few deep breaths, and invite the Holy Spirit to guide you. Reflect on Bible passages where the Holy Spirit empowered individuals to act boldly and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with such boldness.

When you sense a prompting today, take a step of faith, whether it’s offering encouragement, sharing the gospel, making a phone call, or being generous. Learn to make it a daily habit to listen and act on the Holy Spirit’s guidance.