Pastor Art shared a wonderful anecdote this past Sunday, informing some of us (and reminding others) that originally our denomination was called Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene. The term "Pentecostal" is no longer part of the official name of our denomination, but I think it still is alive and well in our hearts and lifestyles. Let's do a quick re-cap of Pastor Art's comments:
We are Spirit-led. Who makes the decisions in your heart? Is it your own flesh, your agenda, or do you stand still and wait for the counsel and mandate of God to be revealed to you? We do not just say "Here am I, send me" (Isaiah 6:8), but we also say "Speak to me- I am listening" (First Samuel 3:10).
We are Spirit-filled. Some of you who attended the National Black Nazarene Conference last summer will remember Pastor Sam's comments regarding the ministry of the Holy Spirit: "It is not only what you do at church, it's what you do at home!" Spirit-fulness is evidenced not only by charismatic graces, but is also evidenced by transformed lives.
Let's demonstrate the love and graces of the Holy Spirit to those we interact with, whether inside or outside of church.
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