Compatriots,
This message is from the Chaplain of the Army of Trans-Mississippi, Chaplain Troy Chandler.  He publishes his “Words of Thought” weekly, and has asked that they be shared with the members of the Texas Division.  It is my pleasure to share these with you, and I will be sending them out weekly as I receive them from Chaplain Troy.
In Christian Service,
James Bozeman
Texas Division Chaplain

“Words of Thought”

August 24, 2024

And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding,

the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;

Isaiah 11:2 KJV

Henry & Richard Blackaby wrote:

Throughout His ministry, Jesus relied upon the Holy Spirit to direct Him as He made crucial decisions and faced relentless opposition (Mark 1:12—see below). Centuries earlier, Isaiah had described what the Spirit’s presence would mean for the Savior. The Spirit would give Jesus the knowledge of the will and ways of the Father. As a young boy, Jesus already possessed unusual knowledge of God’s word (Luke 2:47—see below). The Spirit granted Him the wisdom to use this knowledge. The Spirit enabled Jesus to take the word of God and apply it effectively to the specific needs of those He encountered.

If you are a Christian, the same Spirit abides in you. At times, you may pray and ask God to send His Spirit “in power”. That is the only way the Spirit ever comes! More importantly, the spirit will come in wisdom, bringing the understanding of God’s ways. You need God’s wisdom for the decisions you face (Romans 11:33—see below). Perhaps God has placed you in a position of great responsibility, and you feel overwhelmed by the decisions you must make. It may be in your role as parent, or friend, or leader that you long for the wisdom of God. The same Spirit who enabled Jesus to see through the deceptions of Satan will also guide you through the temptations that confront you. Pray that God will fill you with His Spirit of wisdom so that through the decisions you make you can live your life effectively.

And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. Mark 1:12 KJV

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. Luke 2:47 KJV

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! Romans 11:33 KJV

May these “Words of Thought” be a blessing unto you.

Troy Chandler Chaplain, Army of Trans-Mississippi