REFLECTIONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

REFLECTIONS ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

I like the way Paul concludes 2 Corinthians. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14). Our relationship with God is complete when we relate biblically with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The dynamic of fellowship with God is experienced in relationship with the Holy Spirit.

It is the Holy Spirit who convinces of sin, righteousness, and judgment leading us to Christ. When we repent and place our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior the Holy Spirit enters our lives. He then begins to develop our character, direct our steps, and empower us for ministry as we welcome and yield to his influence.

Zechariah records that Zerubbabel started construction on the Temple and for two years it remained unfinished. No doubt this was a discouraging and baffling time for Zerubbabel. In that season God reminded him that the Holy Spirit would insure the completion of the project.

Then God spoke to him through Zechariah “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty. What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of ‘God bless it! God bless it.’ Then the word of the Lord came to me: The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you.” (Zechariah 4:5-8).

When we try to do God’s work in our human strength we are soon discouraged and rendered ineffective. Reliance on the Holy Spirit for direction, empowerment, and influence over those things we cannot control is vital to sustained effective ministry.

May this Pentecost Sunday be a reminder of the Holy Spirit’s presence and work. Enjoy his fellowship, grow in his sanctifying work, and walk in his empowering presence. Be filled with the Spirit.

RECENT CONNECTIONS

I was honored to speak at The Worship Center in Brighton, CO Sunday, May 29th. Their new Pastor, Robert Schlip will began ministry there June 5th. Several of our open churches are being filled and I look forward to welcoming each new pastor to the RMD.

Sunday evening, June5th I conducted the business meeting for Broomfield AG in which David Williams was elected to serve as their Senior Pastor. God bless you Dave and Becky as you begin this new assignment.

POD CAST

On May the 25th Central District Superintendent Dennis Rivera, Pastor Isaac Oliveraz, Pastor Gene Roncone, and I recorded a podcast discussing the planting of a new AG church in downtown Denver. Our district is partnering with the Central District in the establishment of this vitally needed church.

I encourage you to learn more about this unique and needed project by listening to the podcast on our district web site at www.rmdc.org under resources then urban outreach center.