In a world plagued by religious fanatics, many are prone to thing of the Holy Spirit as optional equipment for the Christian life. Jesus, however, makes the Holy Spirit absolutely necessary for the life and mission of the church (favor with all the people).
• Empower ministry ( healing, exorcisms, miracles)
• Teach and illuminate truth
• Convict of sin and the need for repentance
• Deepen and make fellowship possible
• Live upright lives in the community (favor with all the people)
The Holy was sent to enable the church to carry out its mission. That means if Woodbine is going to accomplish its God given mission, we, too must receive the enabling of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will enable us to:
• Reach out in the name of Jesus
• Grow into the likeness of Jesus
• Live all for Jesus
How do we open ourselves to the power of the Holy Spirit so we can accomplish the mission God has given us?
First we make sure that we have made Jesus the Lord of our lives and ask God to fill us with the Holy Spirit…then:
• Pray – continue to maintain our connection with Jesus
• We must spend time in the Word and apply what you learn so that we can continue to grow in our relationship with Jesus
• We must make ourselves available to used in ministry by the Holy Spirit. This is how we experience the power of the Holy Spirit in ministry