Notes of Faith August 16, 2024

The Supply of the Spirit

For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit.

Philippians 1:19

One of the world’s longest pipelines is the Druzhba Pipeline, which stretches 2,500 miles from Eastern Russia to points throughout Europe. But there are problems. Because of the war in Ukraine, some of the pipeline has been closed, and oil deliveries have been disrupted.

The biggest pipeline in the entire universe is the one that transports the oil of the Holy Spirit into the hearts of believers. For Christians who are walking in the light of Jesus, there are no disruptions in the flow. Yes, sin can quench the Spirit and grieve the Spirit. But if we’re close to the Lord, we have access to the fullness of the Holy Spirit every moment, and that empowers us for both living and serving.

You might not think you’re worthy to serve the Lord. None of us are! Yet we are worthy in Christ. When we yield ourselves to Him, He does His work, speaks His words, and lives His life through us by the Spirit.

Today, pray for God to fill you with His Spirit.

I am convinced that to be filled with the Spirit is not an option, but a necessity. It is indispensable for the abundant life and for fruitful service.

Billy Graham

If and when you sin, you know that you do, and you do not feel the conviction of the Holy Spirit, you do not belong to God. You are not a Christian and calling yourself one is only an attempt to fool yourself. The Holy Spirit will always convict a person of his sin, actions, thoughts, words, deeds. By His presence in your life you know that you belong to God. Submitting, yielding to the will of the Holy Spirit brings blessing and an abundant life, greater than you could ever dream. Examine yourself to see if you are in the faith. Are you a true believer and follower of Christ? If not, repent of your sin today, turn from it, and come to Jesus in true belief and faith. Know that you will have eternal life with Jesus because of the Holy Spirit who is within you.

Pastor Dale