What if the Holy Spirit Chaired Every Church Leadership Meeting?
Luke described the routine leadership meeting of the teachers and prophets in the church at Antioch. He mentioned no specific agenda, nor committee reports. Yet they pursued a serious spiritual purpose through worship and fasting. Therefore, the Holy Spirit attended and led the meeting. Acts 13:1-3.
If [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Holy Spirit’
August 23, 2009
THE HOLY SPIRIT’S GUIDANCE IN THE LORD’S WORK
January 22, 2009
KEEP THE FIRE OF THE SPIRIT GOING
I have enjoyed many times camping with family and friends. Mostly I enjoy sitting around the campfire with friends, enjoying the warmth of the crackling flames and the uplifting fellowship. Fire is a symbol of spiritual energy and of the influence of God’s Spirit in our lives. Campfires must be tended, or the fire dies [...]
November 14, 2008
My Companion the Holy Spirit
During the last Passover meal with Jesus in the upper room, Jesus revealed to his disciples the most important matters in his heart (John 13–17). Jesus wanted one thing: To be with his disciples and his disciples to be with him. How could that be, for he was leaving. After the meal Jesus encouraged: [...]
November 11, 2008
Prelude to My Companion the Holy Spirit
The night of Jesus’ last Passover meal with his disciples began with the prideful posturing of Jesus’ disciples (John 13 and Luke 22). How would he get the attention of his bickering, fleshly minded disciples upon what was weighing upon his heart that evening? Jesus washed their feet and commanded his example of love first [...]
October 29, 2008
PARABLE OF BETHEL IN THE SPIRIT
While sleeping with his head on a stone, Jacob dreamed of a ladder extending from earth to heaven with angels of God ascending and descending (Genesis 28:10-17). Jacob was on the run from his embittered brother Esau. In the dream God assured Jacob of His faithfulness to His promise and of His protecting presence. Jacob [...]
