One Richard. One Pour-er.

In this past Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Richie shared (and I paraphrase) an allusion to Second Kings 4:1-7:

God can pour out His Spirit. Do we bring empty jars?

There is no debate as to whether God is capable of releasing His presence and power into a community of faithful believers. He is, and He does, and He shall. Our Lord Jesus has promised the Holy Spirit to us as the Person who would 1) remind us of His word and His will and 2) empower us to do His works.

In that regard, is there such a thing as being “too full” of the Holy Spirit? Can there be too many reminders of the word of God, or too many encouragements to submit to Him, or too much of His power to heal and save lost souls?

Questions to reflect on:

• Why does the Bible call for us to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:15-21)?
• Why does Scripture admonish us to not quench the Holy Spirit (I Thessalonians 5:19)?
• Does your life and lifestyle indicate that you are filled with the Holy Spirit, or that you are filled with selfish ambition (Galatians 5:19-25)?

Like that widow, here we are

With every borrowed empty jar.

Our deep need: Your complete filling.

Our consolation: You are willing.