Selwyn introduces today’s study with these words: “Breath, we have been saying, both vitalises and energises us. Another effect of breath is this; it vocalises.”
He goes on to say: “Today, on Pentecost Sunday, it is interesting to note that on the first Day of Pentecost, when the Spirit of God fell upon the waiting disciples, one of the first things they did was to speak. ‘All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.’ (Acts 2:4)
He then refers to Paul’s teaching: ” … it takes the Holy Spirit working in us, for us to be able to pray powerfully and effectively (Romans 8:26). And he points out in his first letter to the Corinthians that it is possible for us to exercise spiritual gifts effectively only when we are moved by the Holy Spirit (Â 1 Corinthians 12:1-11). Today, we ask ourselves: How much of our own energy goes into what we do for God? And how much the breath of the Holy Spirit?”
This question is answered from Scripture. When we believe in Jesus, we are given the gift of the Holy Spirit. The strength of our belief will determine the extent that we use this gift given to us. In other words, we are given the means – it’s all up to us – just how much of God’s power we use to glorify Him - if we have only a small amount of faith, it’s enough to move a mountain. It’s more than enough, for us to play our part, in making Jesus known to the world. So that others can believe and be saved. Do you agree?
Who blows your trumpet?
Selwyn introduces today’s study with these words: “Breath, we have been saying, both vitalises and energises us. Another effect of breath is this; it vocalises.”
He goes on to say: “Today, on Pentecost Sunday, it is interesting to note that on the first Day of Pentecost, when the Spirit of God fell upon the waiting disciples, one of the first things they did was to speak. ‘All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.’ (Acts 2:4)
He then refers to Paul’s teaching: ” … it takes the Holy Spirit working in us, for us to be able to pray powerfully and effectively (Romans 8:26). And he points out in his first letter to the Corinthians that it is possible for us to exercise spiritual gifts effectively only when we are moved by the Holy Spirit (Â 1 Corinthians 12:1-11). Today, we ask ourselves: How much of our own energy goes into what we do for God? And how much the breath of the Holy Spirit?”
This question is answered from Scripture. When we believe in Jesus, we are given the gift of the Holy Spirit. The strength of our belief will determine the extent that we use this gift given to us. In other words, we are given the means – it’s all up to us – just how much of God’s power we use to glorify Him - if we have only a small amount of faith, it’s enough to move a mountain. It’s more than enough, for us to play our part, in making Jesus known to the world. So that others can believe and be saved. Do you agree?