THE HOLY SPIRIT

In this time of great revival, we are called to fully welcome the Holy Spirit into our lives, allowing His power to replace the emptiness of mere religious practice. The gospel is not merely about enticing words of human wisdom; it is the power and demonstration of the Holy Ghost (1 Corinthians 2:4).

For too long, many of us have wandered through life without the Holy Spirit’s guidance. We have become entangled in worldly patterns, allowing its standards to shape our beliefs and direction. Compromises have led many to forsake their valuable godly principles, while the relentless pursuit of immediate gratification has diminished the lasting pride and glory that come from living with integrity. We have allowed what the ungodly world declares permissible or allowable to become the compass for our faith.

Beloved. There is now a call to a new order of obedience and righteousness—a call for total submission to the will of the Father, a time when we must cry out like Jesus did, “Father! Not my will, but thy will be done.” That cry must come from the very depths of our soul, with a sincerity and genuineness that God can attest to.

While the process of subduing our flesh into its proper place may cause immense pain, the resulting renewal and strengthening of our spirits is truly priceless. Like we saw in the case of Jesus in Matthew 26, the ministry of angels to us is always predicated upon our unconditional yielding to the will of the Father.

The Holy Spirit is ready to take back His vessels. He is coming with power and with the revelation of the truth (Acts 1:8; John 16:13). His coming involves two aspects: His presence within us, which consecrates us, and His presence upon us, which enables mighty works through us. The work He accomplishes within us must take precedence over what He does through us. When we prioritize allowing Him to work in us, it becomes easier for Him to work through us. But for too long, the church has been in pursuit of the power of God while paying no significant attention to consecration. We can only truly be gods (Psalms 82:6) and full of power when God is pleased to dwell in us. This generation seems to me like one that has missed the road, often seeking the right things but on the wrong paths. We seek the power of God, yet it appears to have little to do with the God of Power. This is the paradox in which our world finds itself.

Another essential truth is that the Spirit brings renewal. Renewal is a common denominator when and wherever the Holy Spirit is in operation. Like Saul, we are turned into another man once the Spirit comes upon us (1 Samuel 10:6). This change brings, along with it, new emotions and new thought patterns. When we are ready to let go of our old selves, God’s Spirit comes into us and, through His transformational power, changes our lives. Then we begin to receive abilities, not just to be changed but to change things around us. This experience strengthens the weak, breaks the chains of ungodly habits, and reveals a new us.

If you have faced persistent challenges or longed for change, this season offers that wonderful opportunity you have been waiting for.

In this season, the Holy Spirit is ready to shower His blessings, both the former and the latter (Joel 2:23). Many who have desired spiritual gifts would soon have uncommon encounters that would usher in the Spirit’s reign and the supernatural’s seamless manifestation. As more and more of God’s people willingly surrender to the Holy Spirit’s power, the church will once again become a hub of power and righteousness (Psalm 110:3). Many who have struggled with obedience on account of an inward seed of rebellion shall soon begin to experience the sweetness and blessedness of obedience and submission to God.

We are on the brink of a glorious experience, and God wants us to be very spiritually sensitive because only the spiritual can receive the things that come from the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 2:14).

Remain blessed

Pastor Jerry Orhue
Senior Pastor, Gracevine Chapel
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