Don' Miss Out!

Don't miss out.
“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!”
Psalm 34:8

He has giving to each of us the wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit. So Good is Jesus.
Everyday we have the opportunity to hear his voice, if we quite ourself, or position ourself to hear. The next thing, is then we have the opportunity to do. He is a gentleman and suggests things for our good and the good of others. He wont force us in any way.
While out of town, I went walking in a mall a few years ago which i usually don't do. I Heard his voice the first time and did, Then as I walked in front of a card shop I heard the suggestion to go in and buy your wife a card. I ignored this leading or suggestion and kept walking. As I walked back by the same shop just before leaving the Mall the suggestion repeated, why not go in and buy your wife a card. My thoughts came, which were: there is no reason to buy a card, no occasion to give one to her, my logical thoughts said to me. I didn't do what I heard clearly two times. I went home from my trip the next day. I looked it my sock drawer the following morning and guess what I found. A card from my wife for no logical reason. She listened and I didn't. I was blessed by her card, and learned a lesson because I had an opportunity to listen and do, but didn't.
I have had many similar times like this since that day. My Logic or The Holy Spirit, which do I listen to. Its always a blessing when we listen to Jesus through the Holy Spirit. And I always miss out when I don't.

" Higher Ground "

Have we moved to higher ground? A place where we can better see.
What does it take to get me moving? I have a typical attitude of wanting to be comfortable where I'm at, not thinking about seeing better, having a better understanding, or the wisdom I would gain along the way.
Are we supposed to keep moving up, or are we supposed to dig in and stay?
I have found out that we have to keep moving toward the "Higher Ground" our destiny. Keeping in mind we do need a time of refreshing along the way. But, Not getting too comfortable and want to stay. So, when I am clearing my path through the trees and the bushes of life, the opposition comes sometimes. Like encountering Lions, Tigers, or Bears, which could make us wonder why. But having Jesus as my friend enables me to make great progress, with joy and peace inside, I know I can make it now, and not allow temptation to cause me to slide.