The 1985 song written by Aretha Franklin and songwriter Preston Glass was actually called, Who’s Zooming Who.  This song was created from a conversation Aretha had with her producer where she explained how she playfully interacted with men in nightclubs and then as soon as they thought they “had her”- she (‘the fish”) would jump off the hook.  This song comes to mind as I examine how people manipulate, fool and mislead others extending their personal opinions and agendas and being  bold enough to say it is of the “Holy Spirit’s” leading.

Now more than ever, we as believers must be certain we are in a bible teaching ministry, devoting ample time to personal bible study and availing ourselves to every opportunity to grow in God’s word, will and wisdom for our lives.  Committing to these areas keeps us aware of God’s truths and enables us to recognize what is godly wisdom and what is not.

“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy”. (James 3:17 KJV).  Looking at this verse, we learn that this wisdom is evidenced in the life of a believer who makes it a priority to live in peace with all men-other believers, their household, their neighbors, even their enemies. The peace of wisdom does not imply that you will “feel good” always, but rather the wisdom shared for correction or warning will bring peace to the person whose heart is turned toward God. Gentleness requires forgiving often and easily, not bearing hard upon the failings of others but rather covering them in love. Easy to be intreated is yielding, humbleness, modesty and compliance. In complete contrast, it is not proud, arrogant, stubborn, and unyielding.

Be careful of the one who “zooms” in on you to “drop a word” on you in the name of the Holy Spirit and then quickly disappears, leaving you confused, distracted and often times discouraged in your faith walk.

“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” (John 16:13 KJV)

Scripture is very clear that the Holy Spirit does not operate by “zooming in” and inflicting an opinion on us but rather “hangs with us” to guide us and show us the way to God’s truths, modeling in such a way that we can form our own opinions and make decisions that are pleasing to God.

I’m praying today that you will continue to grow in your relationship with God, so that you recognize the traits of wisdom that come from above. Then you will better detect the things that are brought to you under the guise of the “Holy Spirit’s” leading and at best reflect the nature of someone “who’s zooming you!”