If we were ambassadors by trade we would know how to navigate between different cultures and how to keep the dialogue open between countries. The use of ambassadors today is widespread. States use diplomatic representatives to deal with any problems that occur within the international system. Ambassadors live in their assigned countries for long periods of time so that they get acquainted with the culture and local people. The Holy Spirit representing God’s kingdom dwells in our realm and is sent to us to inform us of God’s will and explain it in such a way that we can understand it. Languages seem to be the Holy Spirit’s specialty. Speaking every language there is, and most importantly: God’s heart language, the Holy Spirit is an excellent and very unique interpreter. As a member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit re-introduces us to God’s Kingdom – basically back to the way it used to be when we knew God intimately, when we walked the Garden of Eden with Him, and before we engaged in conversations with a treacherous serpent; on that note I call this time era in Eden “Before Serpent”. Just as “Before Christ” is abbreviated BC, “Before Serpent” is abbreviated ….bad joke, I know!

God’s Spirit is known to be gentle. If we reject Him, He respects our decision and lets us go – because apparently we know what we’re doing – or don’t we?

Jesus once prayed for us on the cross saying (Luke 23:34):

“Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.’”

When Jesus asked the Father to forgive everybody, He gave Him a reason why: “They do not know what they do.” I’ve always wondered if people had known they were actually killing the Son of God on the cross was there a chance that God would not forgive?

This is a theoretical question of course, but in this vein here are some more: Did Adam and Eve understand what they were doing eating that forbidden fruit? Did Satan know what he was doing causing a split in heaven and taking one third of all angels with him? How much can go wrong and how much can be forgiven? I don’t think we really know.

And knowing that we don’t know is the beginning of all wisdom, I believe. Humility goes a long way towards God’s kingdom, and that’s when we are actually open to listen to the Wisdom of Ages, aka the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit has a lot of important things to share (the truth first and foremost!). If you’re busy, take some time out of your busy schedule. If you’re not busy, just come with curiosity and an open mind.  Don’t be afraid to listen what the Holy Spirit has to say. I promise you, it will rock your world and you’ll be amazed!

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord      Francesca Battistelli