June 21, 2020 
The only effectual reformer of the world!
(Samuel Davies, “Serious Reflections on WAR” 1757)
“When He comes–He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment!” John 16:8
The Holy Spirit is the only effectual reformer of the world! If He is absent–
legislators may make laws against crime;
philosophers may reason against vice;
ministers may preach against sin;
conscience may remonstrate against evil;
the divine law may prescribe, and threaten Hell;
the gospel may invite, and allure to Heaven;
but all will be in vain!
The strongest arguments, the most melting entreaties, the most alarming denunciations from God and man, enforced with the highest authority, or the most compassionate tears–all will have no effect–all will not effectually reclaim one sinner, nor gain one sincere convert to righteousness!
Paul, Apollos, and Peter, with all their apostolic abilities, can do nothing, without the Holy Spirit. Paul may plant the seed–and Apollos may water it; but God alone can make it grow! “So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything–but only God, who makes things grow!” 1 Corinthians 3:6, 7
Never will peace and harmony be established in this jangling world–until this Divine Agent takes the work in hand.
It is He alone, who can melt down the obstinate hearts of men into love and peace!
It is He alone, who can soften their rugged and savage tempers, and transform them into mutual benevolence!
It is He alone–who can quench those lusts that set the world on fire, and implant the opposite virtues and graces. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, are mentioned by Paul, as the fruit of the Spirit, because the Spirit alone is the author of them. And if these dispositions were predominant in the world–what a serene, calm, peaceful region would it be, undisturbed with the hurricanes of human passions!
Oh, how much do we need the influence of the blessed Spirit . . .
to break the heart of stone,
to enlighten the dark mind, and
to comfort the desponding soul!
iChristian 
Steve, I was just reading Psalm 65 this morning, and will post from it next week, but that Psalm may interest you as it relates to this post. God bless you and your family, be safe!
Debbie, what a fantastic Psalm! I’m really looking forwards to your post! God bless you and your family too!😀
Me and Sarah are still safely locked down over here in England. Hope you are all safe too? 🙏
Sarah, you and myself, we’re all doing well so far by the grace of God. I’m glad to hear everything is OK. Still lockdown here, most of us, even though a few are going out to do their everyday things. Just because it’s allowed doesn’t mean it’s a good idea 😉 Continue to be safe and well.
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On Sun, Jun 21, 2020 at 1:09 AM The Whole Armour Of God wrote:
> Steve Rebus posted: ” The only effectual reformer of the world!(Samuel > Davies, “Serious Reflections on WAR” 1757)”When He comes–He will convict > the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment!” John 16:8The Holy Spirit > is the only effectual reformer of the world! If He is a” >
Hi, thank you so much for spending time over here. It’s great to meet you here,. God bless you. 😀