Don't Give It a Second Thought
I’m speaking to Spirit-filled believers, and, I promise, I will not be offended if you disagree (Psl.119:165). I am going to by-pass Mr. Webster and give you my personal and practical definition of two words. They are: impulse and instinct. As to the first, I believe all will agree that it means “to act without thought,” but I’m not sure the second definition will get a unanimous approval. Nevertheless, here goes: Instinct: to act upon your first thought. The first has to do with no thought, the latter, with your first thought.
This is something that has always worked for me through the years. In fact, when I have gone contrary to it, I found myself in some real messes. I've passed this principle on to my wife and children, and I believe their testimony would be that of my own. I remind you again, we are not speaking of fleshy impulse, but rather Spirit-filled instinct.
In almost every situation, if I go by my first thought (impression), I come out O.K. My second thought generally leans toward my human ingenuity and understanding. It always has to make sense. There is never any mystery connected to a second thought (Isa.55:8-9). The first thought, I find, is Heavenly; the second is always earthly.
There is no second guessing with the Holy Spirit; He’s always right the first time.~ rds
by an Aged Saint
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