Jesus came to seek and save the lost. He doesn’t delight in the death of the wicked for He desires for all to be saved. Everyone is made for relationship with Jesus, and we have been given the opportunity to live our lives in a way that gives people the opportunity to step into that relationship.
AS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS, WE HAVE BEEN CALLED TO PRAY, PREACH THE GOSPEL AND WALK OUT IN POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The Gospel brings restoration, and we are responsible for proclaiming the truth to the lost and broken. There is power when we lay a foundation of prayer. And we are called to be in tandem with the Holy Spirit, who is within us, giving us authority and power.
Walking out in the power of the Holy Spirit may seem difficult or confusing, but it isn’t meant to be that way. It is something we are re made for. We need the power of God, not only for ourselves, but to also see others set free.
SO, TAKE A LOOK AT SEVEN WAYS WE CAN CULTIVATE A LIFESTYLE OF WALKING IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT:
- 1. Continually be filled with the Holy Spirit // Every morning, pray to be filled with the power of God.
- 2. Renew your mind with the Word // Having the Word of God ingrained in our hearts restores confidence in the character of God and understanding of all Jesus has for us.
- 3. Cultivate friendship with the Holy Spirit // We need the presence of God, so spend time with Him. As we make it a habit to spend time with God every day, we will learn to hear and see what the Father is saying and doing.
- 4. Risk // Don’t be afraid to step out boldly. As long as you go out in love and humility, you win every time.
- 5. Feed off the testimonies of what God is already doing // A testimony for one is a testimony for all. Hearing what God has done stirs our faith, and gives us expectancy for God to continue to move.
- 6. Fellowship // Be intentional to fellowship with those who are walking closely with the Spirit. It ignites something in our own hearts.
- 7. Hunger // Ask God to cultivate hunger for His power to be released in your life.
By Colby Lehman – Lead Pastor Antioch Raleigh