In Sunday's sermon Pastor Martha shared a point that we can reflect on for today (paraphrased here):
The life of Jesus is marked by two impossibilities. The first is the Virgin womb; the second is the empty tomb. In the Virgin womb is a sign that says "No entry"; in the tomb is a sign that says "No Exit".
In the Virgin birth and in the resurrection, Jesus defeated and destroyed the enemy of our souls. Jesus accomplished the impossible. And in this execution of the impossible, we are encouraged to follow our Lord's example. As our pastor shared, "We can't; but God can." How do we accomplish the mighty works of God? The power to do so is available to each one of us: it is the power of the Holy Spirit.
During His earthly ministry and at the time of His ascension, Jesus instructed His disciples to do seemingly impossible things: Heal the sick. Preach the good news. In our time we are called to do the same. But, as our pastor shared, these are things we cannot do unless the Holy Spirit is present and active within us. My prayer is that the Spirit of God has found a welcoming space in our hearts and souls.
Does the Holy Spirit have full access to you? Have you submitted your will to the will of God?
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