THE GLORY OF GOD ( PART 43 )

Pastor Christopher Choo

Lesson 3341

THE GLORY OF GOD ( PART 43 )

From Glory to Glory ( Study 22 )

The Holy Spirit in our Glorification #3

We need to know that apart from the Holy Spirit, we can do nothing.

Believers in Christ must remain utterly dependent on the Spirit of Christ. We need to pray earnestly that God would work by the power of his Spirit in us and in other people, in the church and in the world.

Such a focus on the Spirit is not designed to replace our focus on Christ, but to enhance it. The Christ-glorifying Spirit cannot be ignored if we are to exalt Christ and see people grow in Him.

We can’t feel the depth of our sin or see the beauty of Christ; we can’t sanctify ourselves or serve the Lord Jesus; we can’t keep ourselves spiritually alive or grow in our understanding of God and his Word.

Abba Father, If we are not aware of our total dependence on the Spirit, we will fall into spiritual error.

We may well become prayerless, thinking we can change ourselves or other people by our words, our programs, or even our orthodoxy.

So many believers do not realise the impact of Paul's teachings on the Holy Spirit. They enter into good works of their own good intentions and are not led by the Holy Spirit at all. Thus they end up in a fool's paradise!

I pray that this remedial teaching on the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit may lead others to recognize the need for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives even in small acts of holiness and kindness which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Let us be mindful of Paul's prayer in Colossians 1:11-12 ( NLT )

11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all His glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,[a] 12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to His people, who live in the light.