December 06, 2010 Monday Message:
John the Baptist said that while he could only baptize with water, Jesus would baptize us with fire, i.e. with the Holy Spirit. If that’s what Jesus is doing, I’m IN!
The Holy Spirit eternally co-exists with the Father and the Son. He was present at creation, with the Jews and Moses as they left Egypt, and was with most of the “good” judges and kings. As we approach Christmas, we remember the Holy Spirit’s part in bringing the King of kings to us. “What is conceived in her (Mary) is from the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:20b
Remember that Jesus said he would send a comforter, the Holy Spirit, to be with us after he ascended to heaven. This Spirit is necessary for our salvation. “No one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. John 3:5
So don’t neglect that one-third of our triune God, our helper, our advocate and our healer. Without the Holy Spirit we are powerless, but with the power of the Holy Spirit we can do anything. This Christmas season, let’s worship God, welcome Jesus into our world, and give thanks for the Holy Spirit.
Norton Lawellin
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