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Strong in Spirit
Luke 1:80
“And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publically to Israel.”
John the Baptist was born in unusual circumstances to an elderly priestly family, after the prophecy given to his father Zechariah. The Holy Spirit came upon him in his mother’s womb as he came into contact with Mary, the mother of the Messiah. It was the presence and power of the Spirit in his life that set John apart for his life mission. He grew physically but he also became “strong in spirit”.
How do we become strong or mighty in spirit?
We surrender to the Lord Jesus and offer ourselves unreservedly to His purposes for our lives. We too encounter Jesus, and invite Him to fill us with His Spirit. Daily we yield to and obey the slightest promptings of the Spirit. We must grow and develop in every area of life – but the most essential is the strength of our spirit!
Lord Jesus, thank you that your Spirit communes with my spirit and gives me strength and wisdom and direction today.
Luke 1:80
“And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publically to Israel.”
John the Baptist was born in unusual circumstances to an elderly priestly family, after the prophecy given to his father Zechariah. The Holy Spirit came upon him in his mother’s womb as he came into contact with Mary, the mother of the Messiah. It was the presence and power of the Spirit in his life that set John apart for his life mission. He grew physically but he also became “strong in spirit”.
How do we become strong or mighty in spirit?
We surrender to the Lord Jesus and offer ourselves unreservedly to His purposes for our lives. We too encounter Jesus, and invite Him to fill us with His Spirit. Daily we yield to and obey the slightest promptings of the Spirit. We must grow and develop in every area of life – but the most essential is the strength of our spirit!
Lord Jesus, thank you that your Spirit communes with my spirit and gives me strength and wisdom and direction today.
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Join Randy Friesen as he follows the Bible reading plan of the Life Journal and shares his reflections with you. Each entry includes three parts: a highlighted passage from the reading, a brief reflection, and a prayer. We trust that you will be inspired by the messages that God is speaking through his Word.
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