Why We Need God's Holy Spirit in the Church

The Importance of the Holy Spirit: The Power of a Godly Church in Today's Generation

Follow His Spirit

She grew up in the same church

She memorized Scriptures

She believed In Jesus Christ

And she was baptized at Eight

As she grew up and became an adult

Suddenly she found herself drifting away

She didn't do it on purpose, but life is so busy

Making time for God was Hard

And her heart, began to fade

But the lord woke her up

She fell into Satan's trap

And God was right there

He lifted her up

From the Hole she was being buried in.

And she realized God would rescue her

She didn't have to be perfect

She was very far from obedience

But Jesus planted a seed in her

When she was eight years old

It was his holy spirit and as she changed

Her life began to change

And her faith began to grow

She became thirsty for God's word

She wanted to be more like him in

Every way she could.

She wasn't suddenly righteous

In fact, she realized the opposite

That all of us are carnal and sinful

And I am sorry but that is a fact

As she began to cherish her soul,

She began to cherish everything else around her.

But when she went back to the church

She realized It wasn't the church for her

Try and be Faithful to the church

Her whole family attended every week

But as she really begin to study

So many questions filled her heart

God says Seek and you will find

But I began to feel draining again

The pastors there were all men

But when she would listen to their sermons

She couldn't quite understand

For the things she had studied

They just were not adding up

This particular church Did not believe

That God's Holy Spirit still worked

When she realized this

She sought out council

So many questions

But never where they answered

As a woman she was to believe

Listen and obey. But the longer She stayed

The emptier she felt.

She felt sad, she felt misunderstood

She felt like it was time to get out of this box

And find a place that was a good fit for her.

She searched and she searched and searched

As she began to give up, she thought to herself

Okay Lord, one more time.

She didn't want a cookie cutter church.

And as she walked through that door.

She could just fill it. All around her. She had found it

A church meant for her

A church that wanted to answer all her questions

A church that believed every word of God is true.

It is not about interpretation

It's about finding and seeking the truth

So she is still growing, temptations are still there

But her friends are encouraging her to just keep pushing on.

In her heart and mind, she was still so sad

All she wanted was to let her family understand what's true

Because God's Holy Spirit will abide in us all of our days

So, she must walk carefully in all her ways

Not by starting arguments and frustration

But to show them that it's all said in truth and love

We are still living in prophecy

Jesus will come back at some point

We need his spirit, the fruits, the Armor, the gifts.

Not because we are afraid of death

Not because we think we have everything right

But so we can be ready when he comes back.

Life or Death, either way is everlasting

But don't you want to be filled when

Jesus Comes For you?

She loves the Lord, her whole family, all both the churches,

Not because they are perfect but because God showed her,

He loved her first.

In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, the importance of a Godly, Holy Spirit-filled church cannot be overstated. The presence of the Holy Spirit in a church is what sets it apart from any other gathering. It is the driving force behind all that is done within its walls, guiding and empowering believers to live out their faith in a way that glorifies God. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of a Spirit-filled church in today's generation and how the Holy Spirit continues to work in miraculous ways.

The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Church:

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the life of a church. In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells his disciples, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This power that comes from the Holy Spirit is what enables believers to boldly proclaim the gospel and make disciples of all nations. Without the Holy Spirit, the church would be powerless and ineffective in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Furthermore, the Holy Spirit is the one who unites believers in Christ, creating a sense of community and fellowship that is essential for spiritual growth. In 1 Corinthians 12:13, Paul writes, "For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink." The Holy Spirit breaks down barriers and brings people together in a way that transcends human understanding. It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that the church is able to function as the body of Christ, with each member playing a unique and important role.

The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit in Today's Church:

Many people may question whether the Holy Spirit still works in the same way today as it did in the early church. The answer is a resounding yes. The Holy Spirit is just as active and powerful today as it was in the days of the apostles.

John 14:12-14

“I assure you: The one who believes in Me will also do the works that I do. And he will do even greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. [Whatever you ask in My name, I will do it so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it."

1st Chrointhians 12

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

"Christian brothers, I want you to know about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. You need to understand the truth about this. 2 You know that before you were Christians you were led to worship false gods. None of these gods could speak. 3 So I tell you that no one speaking by the help of the Holy Spirit can say that he hates Jesus. No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the help of the Holy Spirit.

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.

Our Body Is Like the Body of Christ

12 Our own body has many parts. When all these many parts are put together, they are only one body. The body of Christ is like this. 13 It is the same way with us. Jews or those who are not Jews, men who are owned by someone or men who are free to do what they want to do, have all been baptized into the one body by the same Holy Spirit. We have all received the one Spirit.

14 The body is not one part, but many parts. 15 If the foot should say, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that would not stop it from being a part of the body. 16 If the ear should say, “I am not a part of the body because I am not an eye,” that would not stop it from being a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye how would it hear? If the whole body were an ear, how would it smell? 18 But God has put all the parts into the body just as He wants to have them. 19 If all the parts were the same, it could not be a body. 20 But now there are many parts, but one body.

21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Or the head cannot say to the feet, “I do not need you.” 22 Some of the parts we think are weak and not important are very important. 23 We take good care of and cover with clothes the parts of the body that look less important. The parts which do not look beautiful have an important work to do. 24 The parts that can be seen do not need as much care. God has made the body so more care is given to the parts that need it most. 25 This is so the body will not be divided into parts. All the parts care for each other. 26 If one part of the body suffers, all the other parts suffer with it. If one part is given special care, the other parts are happy.

The Body of Christ

27 You are all a part of the body of Christ. 28 God has chosen different ones in the church to do His work. First, there are missionaries. Second, there are preachers or those who speak for God. And third, there are teachers. He has also chosen those who do powerful works and those who have the gifts of healing. And He has chosen those who help others who are in need and those who are able to lead others in work and those who speak in special sounds. 29 Are they all missionaries? No. Are they all preachers or those who speak for God? No. Do they all do powerful works? No. 30 Do they all have the gifts of healing? No. Do they all speak in special sounds? No. Are they all able to tell what the special sounds mean? No. 31 But from your heart you should want the best gifts. Now I will show you even a better way."