The ‘Dance’ of God

“So there are three witnesses in heaven: the Father,

the Word and the Holy Spirit, and these three are One.”

I John 5:7

Imagine an illustration that helps us understand the role of each member of the Trinity. Recently , we had that opportunity when a couple from His Place demonstrated both unity and discord as displayed through ballroom dancing.

Now, too be sure, no human illustration can fully and adequately explain the mystery of the Trinity and yet we had a better picture of just how the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit flow in perfect harmony after this demonstration.

Galatians chapter five lists for us the works of the flesh and the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Imagine a couple trying to dance a waltz when there are but just a few of those works of the flesh present, let’s say selfish ambition and discord.

 Suffice to say it would not be a ‘pretty picture’

Now picture that same couple whose dance and whose lives are infused with the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Again, if we took but a couple, say, love and self-control.

There would not be the evidence of one-upmanship or self-promotion that would characterize the ‘dance of the works of the flesh’.

Instead, as we are admonished in Philippians 2:2

“…having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.”

The ‘Dance of God” would be one of perfect unity, harmony and flow.

A picture of the Trinity emerges.

With the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit there is no competition or desire to ‘show-off’ to the others. Each looks to the interests of the others, doing what is necessary to make the others shine.

A dance so perfect that the three are one!