“A Canary in the Mine”

A Canary in the Mine
Miners used to take canaries down into the mines with them to serve as an early warning system. The canaries were very sensitive to poisonous gases that could be present deep underground, primarily carbon monoxide. Once the birds started passing out it would give the miners time to evacuate the mine before they started doing the same.
When Jesus went to heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to live within His followers to serve as our early warning system. He warns us to avoid sin, certain relationships, and certain situations. He tells us in His own still way, it is not wise to go down certain paths on our journey. Sometimes He does that by sending godly friends into our lives to serve as course correctors.
When we ignore the Holy Spirit, it would be like the miner ignoring the passed-out canary, not a good choice. Listen to what the Holy Spirit is trying to tell you. He only has your best interest in mind.
“But the [a]Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:26 NKJV
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