My friend got up, walked out, and felt almost as if he had not been there. God acting without my friend's conscious involvement. Most of the time our will is not miraculously overridden by the Spirit. The Lord expects us to be thoughtful, courageous witnesses for him. Gifted evangelists supply strategic leadership to the church in bringing men and women to Christ.
Character is developed through faithful obedience in the cause of the gospel.
We credit the Lord for miracles and must do so as well for the larger process of making us disciples. Many have had the experience of kneeling and praying to God without any preparation. The minutes pass, and you realize that you've been praying and pouring out your heart to God without any effort or discipline. The immediate sense of God's presence gives way to a life that is transformed walking by faith, not by sight. Gideon's Rise To Power Gideon's story will help us see these truths.