Heebie-Jeebies

Just what are the … heebie-jeebies anyway, and where did that phrase come from?  It was printed in Morgan “Billy” de Beck’s 1923 Barney Google [and Snuffy Smith] cartoon: "Get that stupid look offa your pan. You gimme the heeby jeebys!"  He was clearly describing a serious feeling of apprehension!

 

A serious problem for Believers today is a real lack of the spiritual ... heebie-jeebies! Romans 12:9 says we are to "Abhor [hate] what is evil.  Cling to what is good."  Oh, but those sinful things are so inviting, so interesting, so tempting, so satisfying so ... what we love.  In God’s Word, He tells us the things He hates, however, those seem to be the very things on our "love list."  The Christian's list of loves and hates must line up with God's, and when evil or unkind thoughts, behavior, and words creep into our lives, we clearly should have the ... spiritual heebie-jeebies.  When we do, it’s a sign the Holy Spirit is working and leading us to confess and turn away from sin in our lives.  It's plain & simple -- disciples of Christ SHOULD BE overtaken with serious feelings of apprehension!.  If you’ve not had the spiritual heebie-jeebies lately, pray you get 'em real soon!