BH Bulletin - Tuesday 30 June 2020

Thought for the Day by Dave Howarth
​(Lead Pastor Holy Cross Church)

What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:11–13
 
Jesus stresses that our heavenly Father is generous with everything. The fish and eggs we eat, and the Spirit we need. He’s given the Spirit to each of his children, and we long for more of Christ through him.
 
It was by the Spirit he raised us from death to life, giving us the faith to believe in Jesus. He sealed us with the Holy Spirit—making us his forever, and marking us as Jesus’ bride. Through the Spirit, he sings over us every day of his great love and eternal delight. By him God teaches us his word, makes us like Jesus, and gifts us for service. And there’s so much more to the Spirit’s ministry.
 
So take Father’s promise seriously today. Ask for more of the Holy Spirit’s work in your life. We may or may not love fish and eggs, but what we need and want is the gift of God’s Spirit. So ask! We have him, we want him to have more of us. So ask!
 
Surely we’re not as joyful as God intends, as free as he desires, or as loving as he wants. So ask! We don’t just want a correct theology of the Spirit. We want to be filled, enlivened, renewed, refreshed, and empowered. So? Ask!
Dave



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