THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE POWER OF OUR MESSAGE
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me… (Acts 1:8).
In our previous study, we reviewed the reality of the Gospel, but did you know that the Holy Spirit is the power behind the Gospel? Without Him, our words would
be empty and lifeless. But with Him, our message comes alive with divine energy and proof. He’s the one who confirms the reality of Christ in us and through us.
The Holy Spirit makes the difference between mere religion and a living relationship with God. When you received Him, you received the ability to function like the Lord Jesus. You became a carrier of God’s power, capable of producing supernatural results. No one can live for, or serve God without the Holy Spirit. He’s your Comforter, Counsellor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby.
He’s in you and with you forever (John 14:16 AMPC). He’s your divine partner. He’s more real than any person around you. The more you fellowship with Him, the more His wisdom and power manifest in your life. Trust and depend on Him daily to guide your thoughts, inspire your actions, prayers, and energise your words.With the Holy Spirit, you can never be ordinary or disadvantaged. He’s the One who makes you a bold and effective preacher and minister of reconciliation; read our opening scripture again. He empowers you to live victoriously and manifest the glory of God. He’s the Father of glory, and the Father that lives in you. He’s the power of our message.
PRAYER
Blessed Holy Spirit, I thank you for your indwelling presence and power in my life. You’re my comforter, teacher, and guide. As I yield to your ministry in my life, I live in victory, excellence and dominion; with you, I can do all things; I win only and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
If you’re blessed by this devotional, believing every words you heard by faith in your heart, and would love to make Jesus the lord of your life, then speak the confessions below out loud, and mean them with your heart:
“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord, for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”
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Message by Rev. Chris Oyakhilome Dsc. Dsc. DD.
FURTHER STUDY:
John 14:16–17 (KJV)
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Zechariah 4:6 (KJV)
6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.
Acts 4:31 (KJV)
31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Matthew 28:19–20 (KJV)
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 12:1-21 &
Genesis 38-39
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 9:32-43 &
Job 3-4
