A mule is a hybrid mix, horse & donkey & most are characterized as stubborn. The Lynn McKenzie "Gag & Hack" bit was specifically designed to bring hard headed horses & mules into submission. The rider pulls on the reigns & the bit tightens up like a vise on the mouth & nose under the chin & the bit inside the mouth exerts painful pressure in the mouth on the tongue & even the gums. It makes rebellion & disobedience so painful that after training most horses & mules wouldn't need that bit ever again. The mule is quick to learn obedience is better than pain & they soon learn to obey even the lightest touch.
Some people have also been known to be a tad stubborn, another applicable word may be bullheaded. Stubborn---self-willed, rebellious, unwilling to take direction, obstinate. Perversely adhering to their opinion in spite of reasoning arguments or persuasions. Like why would they allow the truth to get in the way? Sound somewhat familiar, you are in good company.
In Acts 9:1-6 we read how Saul (who later became the Apostle Paul) ran into a Holy Ghost "gag & hack." The Holy Spirit slipped it right over his eyes and nose, his mouth slammed shut, air supply cut off--fell to the ground as if struck by lightning. As an end result Saul acknowledges the Master he had claimed was an imposter "Lord, what do You want me to do?"
But why Saul? In Acts 7:51-60 we read how Saul was at Stephens final sermon "The Call of Abraham." Saul was a witness to Stephens stoning & death. He had heard the message of Christ Stephen shared, & he felt conviction. Listen to the final words of Stephen & see if they are not somewhat familiar "Lord do not charge them with this sin!"
The conviction of the Holy Spirit is oftentimes uncomfortable, it goes against our old evil worldly nature, old mindsets & old carnal fleshly selfish ways. God uses people, circumstances, trials & tribulations & even allows pain (C.S. Lewis Pain is God's megaphone)& sickness into our lives, to show us we've been pulling away from Him. He jabs, prod's, convicts & corrects because He loves us. God is trying to cure you of your rebellion so you can get on with your destiny in this life.
This is for Christian & heathen alike, some people are MASTER PROCRASTINATORS. Procrastination is the devils chloroform! How many times do we need to be convicted of the need for us to change? Don't believe your own excuses as within every excuse is at least one lie! Soften your heart, say yes to God & look to heaven for help.
How many times do we need to be convicted of the need for us to change. Listen to this excuse, I'm waiting for God to show me, to change me, to speak to me in an audible voice. Actually He's waiting to hear from you in an audible voice--He did it all at the cross of Calvary--it's now your turn.
God is longsuffering! He is more than just a merciful God, He is totally just and justice means you get what you deserve. For some the day will come that He will turn a deaf ear to their plea's. When He will put away their bridle & bit and turn them out into that hellish pasture they think so much of. I pray you are not one of them! For God is not willing that any should perish but all come to the place of repentance.
Food for thought!
Ken Gorham a servant of the Lord
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