The Holy Spirit gives me power to witness, even to my neighbor! The fire of God is not sent just for the enjoyment of a few emotional experiences; though it does have that glorious side effect. Holy Spirit power produces lively meetings! But just being happy does not satisfy God’s design: the Holy Spirit works for eternal purposes.
The fire of the Holy Spirit brings power. Never mind the noise: let us apply this power to get on the move! Thunder is justified after lightning has struck.
The proper purpose of Pentecost is to get the wheels rolling for God in every church, thereby transporting the gospel across the face of the whole earth: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
The church is a “Go” church, not a “Sit” church. Look outward to where our Lord is moving across the continents. Some are looking inward, everlastingly examining their own souls, incapacitated by introspection. Jesus is saving you—do not worry!
Start helping Him to save others! If the Holy Spirit has come, then be up and going. He does the work, not you or me. “Woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). And woe to those to whom we fail to preach it. Let us be busy for Christ, not lazy.
Taken from Daily Fire Devotional: 365 Days in God’s Word by Reinhard Bonnke. Copyright © 2016 by Reinhard Bonnke. Use by permission of Whitaker House. www.whitakerhouse.com
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