The Dance
Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. (John 3:5, 6)
On Monday night I had the privilege of watching on TV a young Canadian pair of figure skaters rise to the level of gold medalists. A 13-year journey for them came to a climax in Pacific Coliseum. Scott Moir wrapped Tessa Virtue in his arms and said two simple words: “Thank you.” Together they had done what no other had done in Canadian history.
In case you were in a cave somewhere or maybe in your prayer closet let me give you a quick idea what made their skating dance so unique. .
1. They are the youngest couple to every win gold at this event.
2. They are the first to break the stranglehold the Europeans had on this event for decades.
3. They are the first Canadians since Jamie Salé and David Pelletier shared the pairs title eight years ago in Salt Lake City to win a gold medal at this event.
As I watched their beaming faces and the joy of the crowd that surrounded them, I felt deep in my Spirit I was watching something so spiritually real – that I knew the Lord was speaking to my heart.
I believe He was saying to me I want you and I to dance together. To enter into a deep relationship of such honesty and purity that we are able flow together as one. The heart of God is for our spirits to flow with His spirit and merge into a deep abiding journey together.
We enter the kingdom of God through His Spirit and through the working of a daily process of living before Him a life of intimacy. But it does not stop when you find your calling or when you get married or reach some personal place of victory. The heart of God the Father, for those who choose to dance with His Spirit, is that they listen to different music.
To dance with the Lord, you must focus your soul on Him and Him alone. When the music of life begins and all eyes are on you, there is a great tendency for all of us to forget our partner and get caught up with everyone else and all the things happening around us. But if we are going to be successful in our dance with Him then everything in life must be shut out so as to give ourselves to this dance.
The Holy Spirit is your lead partner. He can be trusted when you feel out of control and your life seems to be going nowhere. Be encouraged of this one thing: He knows the whole arena of your life, every step you must take, every movement of this earth you live on. There must be a deep trust of your partner’s wisdom and strength in order for you and I to let Him lead you to a glorious life of victory.
With Him at your side nothing is impossible. Like David said in Psalm 18:29 For by You I can run against a troop, By my God I can leap over a wall.
With Him at your side, you can break strongholds over your family and your finances.
With Him at your side, you can minster to the wounded, share the kingdom of God’s message. With Him at your side, you can run and not go weary, overcome temptation, resist wickedness in high places and win the race for your life.
I say to some you, it’s about time you change your dance partner. If you constantly feel defeated, tired and run down, always struggling to live victoriously, maybe God is saying to you that you’re walking with the wrong spirit.
Rise up in faith and ask the Lord of the dance to help you win the dance of your life.
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. (Psalms 118:6-9 )
Apostle Anthony Nelson