In the sermon this past Sunday, we read in Acts 11 as Luke retold the story of the Gentiles coming to faith in Jesus and receiving the Holy Spirit. This passage encourages us to take a closer look at the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. It’s only through the Holy Spirit’s work in us that we are able to see the desperation of our sin and the hope that Jesus provides. As the Holy Spirit magnifies the work of Christ, we are drawn into a faith-relationship with Jesus and our hearts are made new. When a person comes to faith in Jesus, there is an immediate work of the Holy Spirit in that person’s life. However, much of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives comes after the moment of salvation as He empowers us for ministry and continues the slow, life-long work of reorienting our hearts towards becoming more like Jesus. In what ways have you experienced the work of the Holy Spirit in your life? How has the Holy Spirit gifted you for the work of ministry?
