A HUMBLE, REVERENT DISPOSITION
We learn the ways of the Holy Spirit by meditation. We learn what kind of influences to look for, and to recognize them when experienced. Such meditation is not unnoticed nor neglected on high. By means of it the Holy Spirit imparts to us enlightenment, trust, and courage, without which we often should fail. A willing spirit is essential. He who tries to stand apart from the sphere of the Spirit's influence, and to analyze His workings in the critical spirit of an unconcerned outsider, is not in the right frame of mind to receive such a revelation. But, if there be a humble, reverent, and willing disposition, a desire to be entered and controlled by God through His Spirit, a purpose to learn of Him at first-hand and to obey His teaching,—this disposition not only is recognized, but is enriched by divine influences to the largest degree. To learn the ways of the Holy Spirit it is necessary to believe in His existence and power, to realize our need of Him, and to open the heart to His entrance, that He may take charge of our lives.