Meditation
THE VITAL ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Text: Isaiah 11
31 March 2019
THE MESSIAH-SERVANT
Many prophecies were devoted to foretelling the Life and Ministry of the Messiah whom God would send!
- His birth Isaiah 7:14
- His future role as King Isaiah 9:6-7
- His actual earthly ministry Isaiah 42, 49
- His suffering Isaiah 53
- His work of atoning for the sins of the world Isaiah 53
These are vital and significant truths that must be foretold and fulfilled. These were fully complied with by the Lord Jesus Christ! He was truly the Perfect Servant!
THE ROLE OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD
Sometimes, His role is not as well-appreciated. It is important to know that the Spirit of God played a very vital role in the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him,
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and might,
The Spirit of knowledge and of
The fear of the LORD. Isaiah 11:2
This text is further endorsed by the following text:
Behold! My Servant whom I uphold,
My Elect One in whom My soul delights!
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. Isaiah 42: 1
THE ACTUAL WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The following things may be noted with reference to the work of the Spirit!
- It is an invisible work
But it is an indispensable work!
- It is the work of giving inspiration
And it is expressed in power and dynamism in life and ministry
- It is an energising work
It results in sustaining the Lord Jesus from morning to night, every single day!
- It is powerful work
It results in tremendous effectiveness, blessing many hearts!
OUR CHALLENGE
Let us seek to be filled with the Spirit of God for life and ministry too. Let us seek to deepen our comprehension of the Person and Power of the Spirit of God!
The Spirit of God will so wonderfully enhance and strengthen our life and ministry. Let our hearts ever desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit!