THEOSISGregory the Great
When I observe through the lens of faith figures like David, Amos, Daniel, Peter, Paul, and Matthew, I yearn to grasp the magnificence of the Creator as revealed by the Holy Spirit, yet true comprehension eludes me. The Spirit fills the young David as he plays the harp, transforming him into a psalmist. He empowers the shepherd boy Amos, who tends sycamores, and elevates him to the role of prophet (See Am. 7:14-15). He inspires Daniel, who practices self-control, turning him into a wise judge of men (See Dan. 1:8; 2:48). He fills the fisherman Peter, making him a bold preacher (See Matt. 4:19). Through His grace, Paul, a former persecutor, becomes a teacher for the nations (See Acts 9:1-20).
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He reaches Levi Matthew, the tax collector, and transforms him into an evangelist (See Luke 5:27-28). Oh, what an incredible Creator the Holy Spirit proves to be! He provides immediate instruction upon touching the mind, with the very act of contact serving as the lesson. The Spirit swiftly transforms the human intellect, illuminating it; in an instant, it is no longer what it once was, and instead becomes something entirely new.