MGD: Adjusting to the Dove

Shalom, Precious One. You are warmly welcome to today's Morning

Glory devotion. It's a joy to come your way with

another inspired devotional written by Pastor and Mrs. Amwasa from

Harvest Chapel International, Denyame, Kumasi. Let us begin by sharing

a word of prayer. Father, we thank you for today.

As we listen to your word, we pray that you

open up our hearts to receive your word in the

name of Jesus. Grant us the grace to be doers

of your word. In Jesus' mighty name we pray with thanksgiving. Amen.

Let us kindly take our confession from Joshua chapter 1

Joshua 1:8

verse 8. Joshua chapter 1 verse 8. This book of

Joshua 1:8

the law shall not depart from my mouth, but I

shall meditate in it day and night, that I may

observe to do according to all that is written in it.

For then I will make my way prosperous, and then

I will have good success. Amen. Today's message is written

by Pastor and Mrs. Amuasa is titled, Adjusting to the Dove,

Cultivating the Presence of the Holy Spirit. Adjusting to the Dove,

Cultivating the Presence of the Holy Spirit. And our scripture

reference is from Ephesians chapter 4, verse 30 through to 32.

Ephesians 4:30

Ephesians chapter 4, verse 30 to 32. Reading from the

Ephesians 4:30–32

New Living Translation. And do not bring sorrow to God's

Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, He has

identified you as His own, guaranteeing that you will be

saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger,

harsh words and slander, as well as all types of

evil behavior. Instead, Be kind to each other, tender-hearted, forgiving

one another, just as God through Christ Jesus has forgiven you.

May the Lord add his blessing to the reading and

the hearing of his word. Thanks be to God. Adjusting

to the Daft Cultivating the Presence of the Holy Spirit Dr. R.T.

Candell tells the story of a British missionary couple who

moved into a new home in Jerusalem. Soon after, they

noticed a beautiful turtle dove had come to nest in

the eaves of their roof. They were thrilled, viewing the

bird as a sweet symbol of God's blessing and peace

over their home. However, they quickly noticed a pattern. Every

time they slammed a door or raised their voices in

an argument, the dove would instantly fly away. Fearing the

dove would eventually leave and never return, the husband looked

at his wife and said words that became a foundational

spiritual lesson. Either the dove adjusts to us or we

adjust to the dove. Through our scripture, the dove is

a timeless picture of purity, gentleness and peace. Just like

the literal bird in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit is sensitive

to the atmosphere we create. Not only in our homes,

but in all our relationships with family, friends, co-workers and strangers.

In our fast-paced and often chaotic daily lives, it is

easy to rush from one task to another, letting friction,

harshness and impatience become second nature. The Holy Spirit is

not loud, overbearing or intrusive. Rather, He is gentle, sensitive,

and holy. Hence, Ephesians chapter 4 verse 30 to 32

Ephesians 4:30–32

urges us to protect the tender presence of the Holy

Spirit by ridding our lives of bitterness, anger, and harsh words,

and instead choosing kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. Just as the

missionary couple had to speak gently and live peaceably so

the dove will stay, we must actively adjust our behavior

to honor the Holy Spirit. This means practicing patience when provoked,

choosing forgiveness over retaliation, and guarding our speech. As maturing believers,

we must stop expecting God to conform to our abrasive

habits and instead choose to submit and align our hearts, words,

and actions with His gentle presence. May we cultivate our

hearts with peace and love and adjust our lives daily

with the grace and love of God, ensuring we create

a welcoming atmosphere for the Holy Spirit every single day. Amen.

Our memory verse for today is taken from Ephesians chapter

Ephesians 4:30

4 verse 30. Ephesians chapter 4 verse 30 and I'll

Ephesians 4:30

be reading from the New Living Translation. And do not

bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember,

He has identified you as His own guaranteeing that you

will be saved on the day of redemption. Amen. Let

us kindly share a word of prayer. Father, we thank

you for your word that has come to us today.

We pray, O God, that you grant us the grace

to learn to speak gently and live peaceably so that

your presence will be active in our lives every single day.

We give you glory. We give you praise in Jesus'

mighty name. Amen. God richly bless you, beloved, for being

a part of today's devotion. We want to stay connected

and we want to join us once again tomorrow, same

time as we look into the world together. Shalom and

have a spirit-filled day. Amen.