Hi everybody,

One of the concerns behind the desire for spiritual renewal is the thought that our churches often operate as organisations depending on human skills, rather than depending on the power of God. In other words, we might not be very spiritual.

Jesus said, “Without me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). He also told the disciples not to leave Jerusalem on mission until they had received the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49 and Acts 1:4). The power our churches need comes from the Holy Spirit. “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses…” (Acts 1:8).

I think it would be wonderful if we could pray

  • That there will be an awareness of our impotence without the Holy Spirit and a heart-felt desire to be filled with the Spirit.
  • That God will be gracious and pour out the Holy Spirit afresh on all the members of our churches.
  • That we will see new power and effectiveness in the mission of the church (“…and you will be my witnesses…”)
  • That the gifts of the Spirit will operate in all of our churches, with people being aware of their gifts and willing to use them.
  • That the fruit of the Spirit will also be apparent; that we be a people reflecting the character of Jesus.
  • Pray the scripture I have mentioned and others that are relevant to our need for the power of God.

We need a move of God bringing transformation. Where the bones are dry, may the Spirit of God bring miraculous new life.

Thank you very much.

May God bless you abundantly,

Peter

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