Are you ready to filled with the Holy Spirit right now? Yes, right now! Not tomorrow, not next week, not next year. Now. You can be. Why? Acts 1:8 reveals to us the amazing purpose of the Holy Spirit in the life of every Christian.
"But when the Holy Spirit comes to you, you will receive power. You will be my witnesses—in Jerusalem, in all of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world."
Wow! God's purpose for our life is to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that we can have power and success in witnessing and evangelism. I want to have power to witness for Christ. How about you? ...
There is nothing magical or mystical to being filled with the Holy Spirit. We just need to ask God to fill us each day, and then fill our minds with God's word, compassion, and love and be at the right places at the right time. God has people all around us. He just needs us to be ready so that when we "witness" we will do it in such a way that we will honor His name.
To help us become more effective witnesses for Jesus, let's look at three statements from Ellen G. White, a woman who was filled with the Holy Spirit, and whom God has used to help lead His Church to the Greater Light of God's Word. Notice these three statements from her writings.
Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Savior mingled with people as one who desired their good. He showed sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He invited them, “Follow Me. Ministry of Healing, page 73.
In the context of Medical Missionaries being Evangelists, she writes:
"The workers should go forth two by two, that they may pray and consult together. Never should they be sent out alone. The Lord Jesus Christ sent forth His disciples two and two into all the cities of Israel. He gave them the commission, “Heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.” Evangelism, page 520.
Also, in the excellent chapter Co-operation of Ministers and Laymen in the book Christian Service, Ellen White tells us where our ministry location is to be:
"Ministers should not do the work which belongs to the church, thus wearying themselves, and preventing others from performing their duty. They should teach the members how to labor in the church and in the community." page 69.
Challenge
This week, as we continue to study our Sabbath School Lesson entitled "Evangelism and Witnessing as a Lifestyle" let us be encouraged to 1) Use Christ's Method Alone, 2) Go out in groups of two (If going alone, make sure to take the Holy Spirit with you!), and 3) to do your ministry of Love for God in the church and in the community. We will learn more together this week! May you be filled with the Holy Spirit as you minister and share what God has done for you this week!
~ Pastor Sal
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