May 21, 2018
Joel 2:28-29 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 New Life Version
Through God’s Old Testament prophet, Joel, the Lord sends a prophetic word that He will pour out His Spirit on his sons and daughters and they will speak God’s Word. The Spirit brings all kinds of gifts as we welcome Him into our lives; different ways to powerfully share God’s love. Same Spirit but different gifts because we are different people. The Spirit is about exalting the Anointed One—Christ the Messiah.
If we have accepted Christ into our lives and have welcome the work of the Holy Spirit to lead us into righteousness, we are set up for sharing God’s love in Word and deeds. As we step into God’s righteous plan for our lives and begin using His gifts, the Anointed One is exalted and the lives of others are touched. The Holy Spirit is a person and it is the work of the Spirit to convict the world of sin, the need for righteousness, and the coming time of judgement. This judgment has to do with justice and the just shall live by faith. Place your faith in the work of Christ, connect with the Spirit, and live for the Lord of Righteousness!
Joel 2:28-29 God Sends His Spirit
28 “In the last days I will send My Spirit on all men. Then your sons and daughters will speak God’s Word. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see special dreams. 29 Yes, on My servants, both men and women, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 The Kinds of Gifts
4 There are different kinds of gifts. But it is the same Holy Spirit Who gives them. 5 There are different kinds of work to be done for Him. But the work is for the same Lord. 6 There are different ways of doing His work. But it is the same God who uses all these ways in all people. 7 The Holy Spirit works in each person in one way or another for the good of all. 8 One person is given the gift of teaching words of wisdom. Another person is given the gift of teaching what he has learned and knows. These gifts are by the same Holy Spirit. 9 One person receives the gift of faith. Another person receives the gifts of healing. These gifts are given by the same Holy Spirit. 10 One person is given the gift of doing powerful works. Another person is given the gift of speaking God’s Word. Another person is given the gift of telling the difference between the Holy Spirit and false spirits. Another person is given the gift of speaking in special sounds. Another person is given the gift of telling what these special sounds mean. 11 But it is the same Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, Who does all these things. He gives to each person as He wants to give.
Prayer: Lord, I praise you for I am created with your purpose in mind. Help me to welcome the work of the Spirit to prepare me for using your gifts. I long for the power of the Anointed One to work salvation in and through me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.