August 2, 2011
Acts 8:30
"So Philip ran to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, 'Do you understand what you are reading?'"
Philip ran as God directed him. He did not hesitate to follow the Spirit's command. His task was simple, to overtake the chariot. And as he approached he heard the man reading Isaiah's words, and he asked him a very simple question. This simple question, though, made all the difference, for the man indeed did not understand what he was reading. He was following God, but following blindly. He had no idea what he was supposed to be learning from this passage, so the Spirit sent Philip to guide him. The same way God sends the Holy Spirit himself to guide us in our reading, and our everyday lives. So often we want to follow God, but we do not look for guidance. With this, we are seeking God, blinded by what we do not understand. I know, I am guilty of this, as many times I have tried to do something, wanting to please God, but not allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me in my actions. I have not asked for assistance, even though I know I cannot do it alone, and must look for help.
I need to ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in every situation. I need to not hesitate to look to God when I am obviously lost, so I depend on Him. Because I already know I cannot do anything by my own strength or knowledge, but only through He who strengthens me.
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