Day 15 - The Irreplaceable Church!

Here's the thing we need to realize church, there is no plan B.  We are called to be His ambassadors, His representatives, His witnesses.  It can be daunting, yes, but we need to realize two things.  He has promised that we receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon us in Acts 1:8 and secondly, a witness testifies to the things He has seen and heard.  So, do you have any God stories?  Do you know what it means to minister under the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit?  


The Holy Spirit is our guide and I was reminded this week from Jude 1:20


 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.


What does it means to pray in the Holy Spirit?


One writer defines it this way.

The Greek word translated “pray in” can have several different meanings. It can mean “by means of,” “with the help of,” “in the sphere of,” and “in connection to.” Praying in the Spirit does not refer to the words we are saying. Rather, it refers to how we are praying. Praying in the Spirit is praying according to the Spirit’s leading. It is praying for things the Spirit leads us to pray for. Romans 8:26 tells us, “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.”

So, being under the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit is going to enable us to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.  I really believe He will lead us to the people that He wants us to be in conversation with.

Now, just take about 10 seconds and stare at your feet and then be reminded of this verse.

Romans 10:15a; 

As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”


Go under the power and influence of the Spirit and allow God to use you as the unique messenger that you are.  


You are irreplaceable as a member of His Church!