I have enjoyed hearing Pastor Charles Stanley on the radio and on tv for many years. He has a no-nonsense way of presenting Bible truths that makes them easy to apply to everyday life, so I was intrigued when I saw the title of his newest book, The Spirit-Filled Life.
As Pastor Stanley says in the book, "[The] Spirit-filled life is both wonderful and worthwhile--especially when compared to the alternative." He shares his own story of encountering the Holy Spirit, and talks about learning to recognize the Spirit's influence in your life. I appreciated that the book was written in an easy-to-understand way, using language that anyone can understand, while at the same time being very deep; this is a thorough exploration of the Holy Spirit. I also liked the "Think About It" questions at the end of each chapter, as I have found that actually stopping to probe a little deeper can allow what you have learned to have an impact on your life, rather than just having it be "Spiritual Entertainment," as Mastin Kipp would say.
Nothing can substitute for actually reading the Bible, but The Spirit-Filled Life is a wonderful additional resource as you learn to walk by faith and not by sight. I am grateful that Pastor Stanley took the time to write this, and answer questions that so many of us have, like...Who is the Holy Spirit? And, in light of who He is, how do we live our lives? Read The Spirit-Filled Life if you feel burned out from trying to live life on your own, and discover the joy of relying on the wisdom, love, and power of the Holy Spirit.
The importance of waiting on God.For more on Charles Stanley, click here.
