Last night in our Women in Leadership small group, we talked about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 describes the early church, and verse 43 says that “everyone was filled with awe.” Many of these people had walked with Jesus, experienced His miracles, seen the scars of His post-resurrected body, and witnessed His ascension. And yet the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the early believers still left them in awe.
When was the last time that we were filled with awe at the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, in our small groups, and in our communities? Are we so busy that we just miss it or take it for granted? Or have we not made room in our lives to allow that mighty rushing wind of Pentecost to fill us?
My prayer is that we would live in a constant state of awe at the work of God in our lives and in our small groups.
Also, special thanks from all the guys to the Women in Leadership small group for the great breakfast spread awaiting us this morning for our prayer meeting. You gals are awesome and such a blessing to us. Thanks!
nathan.
March 29th, 2005
As part of the Women in Leadership small group, I was really excited by the fervor for the Holy Spirit shared by many of the women. Clearly, He works. His power and cleansing, inspiration and conviction are ever present, whether we choose to acknowledge Him or not. Coming from a background where the Holy Spirit wasn’t really discussed, I appreciated being a part of the Holy Spirit group led by the Sneskos a while back because for me, it allowed me to get to know Him better. I hope that similar small groups arise in the future and we use our existing SGs as places where people feel comfortable exploring and practicing spiritual gifts.
Sarah O.
March 30th, 2005
I think we need to consider a Holy Spirit retreat.
There has been so much confusion, debate, and unnecessary fracturing of the Church throughout the years over the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Most of that discussion has revolved around what He can and cannot do (of what He will and will not do).
I think we need to stop some of the debate and let God be God. God will be who He is and do what He wishes, regardless of whether or not it fits our theology. I think we all have a lot to learn.
I would love to do a retreat where we talk about the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. I think we need to set up some labs where we can experiment with our faith.
Heather Z
March 30th, 2005