Jesus told us to , after teaching how to pray, to ask the Father for the Spirit. Luke 11;13
David Pytches wrote
‘Jesus did not begin his ministry until after he had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus himself explained how he operated “If I by the Spirit of God do cast out demons then has the Kingdom of God come upon you” (Matthew 12:28). He told us we could do the same. “Anyone one who believes in me will do what I have been doing – and greater things.”(John l:12). And he told us how it could be done. “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you” (Acts 1:8). That power was for the Holy Spirit ministry that the Church needed then and so badly needs today to extend the good news of God’s Kingdom. It’s there for the asking. Jesus said: “How much more will your Father in Heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him” (Luke 11:13). What’s more he gives His Spirit without limit (John 3:34). And we can go on asking for more because we need to – Paul urged the church to “Go on being filled with the Holy Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). So come Holy Spirit! Come again! Renew your churches! Renew their leaders! Renew me! Amen. ‘
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January 9, 2008 at 5:21 pm
shanda
Hello Jean! Thanks for the comment. I understand what you are saying. I recently was seeking answers about some changes that needed to be made in my life. I took all my problems in my hands and went to Jesus’ feet with them… but I stood there with the problems in my hands asking him questions about what he wanted me to do with them, rather than just putting them down at his feet. Eventually, I became quiet enough to hear Him say… “Just put it down!” And as soon as I did, He brought answers.
I reread my post and saw that at the end it looked like I was in charge and seeking a busy life… If I was in charge, my life would be absolute chaos because I have no clue which direction to pursue… Thankfully, God is directing me and I am prayerfully taking one step at a time as He leads… I love the words of an old hymn… “I do not need to know the distant scene, one step is enough for me.” Anyway, I changed the last part of my blog to reflect that. Thanks for reminding me of the importance of seeking His direction! :o)