When we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner in a couple weeks, will we enjoy the meal more if we think of ourselves as blessed recipients of a fine meal or if we see ourselves as food critics?
When we sing songs at church, will we have more joy in them if we bask in the love and glory of God or if we see ourselves as worship critics?
When we hear the pastor’s sermon, will we get more out of it by listening eagerly for a word from the Lord or by listening critically for errors?
When we play games or read books or hang out with friends or shop for groceries or watch TV or whatever we do, will it be more fun if we expect to have a good time or if we have an eagle’s eye for the problems that come up?
Yes, we’re supposed to “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1). But that’s just talking about times among people who profess faith - otherwise, God sends us TO the people with bad spirits, as His witnesses. And with Christians, if we know we’re in the presence of the Holy Spirit rather than demons that need to be cast out, then let’s love our brothers & sisters and seek the manifold blessings of God! I think we can get more blessings by opening our eyes and hearts to them!
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