September 28, 2020: SOAP #3952:  Zechariah 1-3; Luke 11     

Scripture:  Luke (NIV) 11:11 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

Observation:  Why is our Heavenly Father so willing to give the Holy Spirit to us? 

Before Jesus began His ministry as the Son of Man He was baptized by John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit descended on Him.  The sinless Son of Man completed His ministry on earth full of the Holy Spirit.  The gifts of the Holy Spirit were active in Jesus. 

If it was important for Jesus to be filled and anointed with the Holy Spirit, how much more is it important for redeemed people who have a history of sin, be filled with the Holy Spirit. 

The presence, baptism, and anointing of the Holy Spirit is the greatest proof that our Heavenly Father is committed to seeing us live victoriously in this world.  That is why!     

Application:  I need to be committed to developing a relationship with the Holy Spirit so that I can live in joyful victory and be powerful in service.  The Holy Spirit increases the effectiveness of everything I do for the Lord! The Holy Spirit inspired people to write the scriptures and He inspires me as I read the scriptures!       

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, how wise of you to send the Holy Spirit to live in my life when I accepted Jesus as my Savior and Lord.  You are obviously committed to my living in victory over sin and the devil!  You have given me the same Holy Spirit that lived in Jesus!  I am so blessed!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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