June 1, 2012 Spirit's Power

Spirit’s Power Mark 13:9-12 “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.” YOU see Jesus draw a really grim picture for a Jesus follower, don’t you? Who wants that? I do, and here’s why: I see the Spirit’s power. When Jesus says, “Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.” Jesus promises his disciples the Holy Spirit will be with them. The promise of the Spirit’s presence is an extraordinary promise. The Spirit’s presence brings life to you. This is the Spirit that formed the universe at the spoken Word of God! Yes, from the formless void came the world. Into your mind’s void comes the power into your mind to know Jesus’ truth. Words flow before you can think, and words come before you know what you will say. God’s Spirit connects to your spirit; you know God is right there with you! He gives you vision beyond today’s persecution, heartache, joyless days and disappointments to open the eyes of your heart to those around you. You go where you go, do what you do, say what you say because the Holy Spirit pours into you. Yes, the Spirit is extraordinary power, and he is powerful for you. Pause and consider God’s power is for you.