Pastor reminded us that last week, Easter, we celebrated Easter and he spoke of the Depth of God’s Love.
Last week’s Point: In the midst of our worst moments-- God's love conquers all.
The after continues to be important. We celebrate the Resurrection but then we are given the Holy Spirit, another gift from Jesus that we should continue to celebrate.
Pastor noted that in the Parable of the Sower of Seed, only the seed that fell on good soil flourished.
Sometimes we do not have the right resources or enough resources.
Too often we give our best and most of our energy to someone other than family. Also, we often get by with minimum praise and Bible study.
When Jesus faced his worst attacks, the disciples scattered, just as Jesus said they would. John 13:18-38.
Jesus explained to his disciples that he had to go away but he would them a comforter. John 16:5-7.
Point: The Holy Spirit that lives IN you is your closest, most faithful partner in this life.
The Holy Spirit and all that He does is God's gift to us. John 14:15-20.
Jesus was God with us. The Holy Spirit is God IN us.
Do we rely on Him? Or do we keep our life separate until we need him?
Pastor gave us a page of 50 scriptures showing part of what the Holy Spirit does.
The gift of the Holy Spirit was the good that came after Christ’s death and Resurrection.
Imagine living without the Holy Spirit working in you.
Our response to the Spirit is crucial.
What are we afraid of? Why would you reject the Holy Spirit?
If we want to encounter all of God, we should pray: Holy Spirit I give you complete access; fill me.
This is a song that I think fits the Resurrection and the gift we have been given.
Verse for Today:John 14:15-20 NIV
15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.
I pray: Holy Spirit I give you complete access; fill me.
