Don’t Be Ashamed of the Holy Spirit

The Ark of God’s presence entered the city, and King David danced in celebration. But his wife wasn’t too happy about how foolish she thought he looked.

16 But as the Ark of the Lord entered the City of David, Michal, the daughter of Saul, looked down from her window. When she saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, she was filled with contempt for him. 20 When David returned home to bless his own family, Michal, the daughter of Saul, came out to meet him. She said in disgust, “How distinguished the king of Israel looked today, shamelessly exposing himself to the servant girls like any vulgar person might do!” - 2 Samuel 6:16 & 20 (NLT)

David didn’t apologize, back down, or attempt to adjust his attitude of praise. Instead, he doubled down: 

21 David retorted to Michal, “I was dancing before the Lord, who chose me above your father and all his family! He appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people of the Lord, so I celebrate before the Lord. 22 Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this, even to be humiliated in my own eyes! But those servant girls you mentioned will indeed think I am distinguished!” - 2 Samuel 6:21-22 (NLT)

Historical context considered, we can still find a takeaway principle: don’t apologize for that which is holy, even if others think it looks foolish.

Far too many believers shy away from demonstrations of the Holy Spirit’s power because others criticize them for being too showy. While I understand that sometimes people add unnecessary hype to moves of the Spirit, we must recognize that God’s power is a spectacle - it’s supernatural and spectacular. 

When someone gets healed, that’s a reason to celebrate. When a miracle happens, are we to keep it a secret? When we feel God’s presence and power, are we to just remain stoic just because some have a personal preference for what makes them more acceptable to the world’s intellect? When someone is delivered, should we just do a nice little golf clap so that we can be perceived as sophisticated? Often, what people claim is Biblical balance is actually just their personal preference. Claiming to want improvements to the move of the Spirit, many just want to create a movement in their own image.

Listen, I get it. Sometimes, what people call the spirit is actually just the flesh. But we have to be aware of how subtle this is. Pastors and leaders, especially, I encourage you to don’t fall into this trap of stifling the move of the Spirit in the name of balance. You can be biblically grounded and filled with power. Balanced does not mean dull, lifeless, and powerless.

The move of the Holy Spirit, the demonstration of His power, is loud, vibrant, wonderful, and perfectly offensive to the natural mind. So don’t tone it down; raise the volume. Now is the time to lean into the move of the Spirit, not to apologize for it or explain it away. Go all in. Double down. Be like David, who said, "Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this.” Be bold. We are not ashamed of the power of the Holy Spirit. We say, “Welcome, Holy Spirit!”

For more on this topic, you can watch my teaching, “If you’ve never heard the Holy Spirit clearly, watch this (2025),” on YouTube by clicking here.

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Sooner Than You Think

You’ve been waiting, praying, and maybe even worrying a little bit - but what if the miracle isn’t as far off as it seems? For several years my wife Jessica and I were believing for God to give us a child. Our only option at the time was a medical procedure we could not afford - so all we could do was believe God for a miracle. Some days we were filled with hope and we imagined our lives as parents. Other days, we were afraid to hope because we didn’t want to be disappointed. Finally we decided this: We’ve cried our tears, from here on out, only faith. 

6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. - James 1:6-7 (NLT)

I would rather go my whole life believing for the miracle than to give up even one day too soon. I wonder how many gave up in the night on the miracle that waited for them in the morning. On a seemingly ordinary day like any other, we found out that Jessica was pregnant. Nine months later Aria was born. 

7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. - Matthew 7:7-8 (NLT)

Only God knows what tomorrow holds for you. I dare you to believe God for the miracle. By the way, our precious Aria believed for a miracle too. Now she has her baby sister, Lilian.

For more on this topic, you can watch my teaching, “The Life-Changing Power of Praying Without Ceasing,” on YouTube by clicking here.

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