More Than A Feeling

As I woke up this morning tired and weary, I was reminded of the old Boston classic More Than A Feeling.  However, instead of turning on some music to start my day,
I lost myself in a familiar state of mind.  Too many times I close my eyes to what’s truly important, slipping away into a blissful trance.  When I opened the word of God today, the Holy Spirit penetrated my heart with a clear message, Christianity is more than a feeling!

If I had to judge my faith based upon how I feel on a regular basis, I would fail miserably.  Like the apostle Paul, my feelings often fluctuate, resulting in actions, behavior or words contrary to my Christian faith, Romans 7:15.  Just as a thermostat regulates a room’s temperature. Christ followers must insure that the Holy Spirit constrains their feelings, Galatians 5:17.  Or else, your emotions will persuade you to follow sinful desires, Galatians 5:19-21.

In the final stanza of the song More Than A Feeling, the lyrics start with “When I’m tired and thinking cold; I hide in my music, forget the day; And dream of a girl I used to know; I closed my eyes and she slipped away.”  Since the human mind is like a sponge filled with images of every movie and television show you have ever seen, Satan is masterful in bringing up your past.  His goal is to lead you to think you aren’t saved, not a true believer, Acts 5:13.  Therefore, if you are struggling with a feeling based faith, take Paul’s advice in 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 so that in the end, you will be victorious, 1 Peter 1:7.

by Jay Mankus