(by pastor Norman)

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matt 28:19; NKJV). The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity along with the Father and the Son (Jesus Christ). The Holy Spirit (Spirit of Jesus) lives in each one of us as Christians (Gal 4:6) and is the power of God (Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 1:3-4). This is the same Spirit that filled Jesus just after He was baptized by John the Baptist (John 3:13-17) and enabled Him to do all that He did in His earthly ministry (Acts 10:38). That same power raised Him from the dead (Rom 8:11). As we read the Bible God’s Spirit reveals the word to us, teaching us and bringing God’s direction to our lives (John 14:26). The Holy Spirit speaks to our spirit (Rom 8:16) with an “inner witness” a thought, an idea, a scripture, a sense of direction that comes with a strong sense of peace and assurance, such as the disciples of Jesus experienced when the risen Christ walked and talked with them on the road to Emmaus. They did not know it was Jesus at the time (Luke 24:13-35). God can also guide us by His Spirit with a quiet and gentle inner voice (1 Kings 19:11-12). God’s divine power enables us to receive all of His promises for us, His abundant life and the power to witness for Him (2 Peter 1:3-4, John 10:10b, Mark 16:15-18). If we allow, that same power will transform us to be more and more like Jesus (2 Cor 3:18), Gal 5:22-23). Let’s humble ourselves and allow the Holy Spirit access to our lives.