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What About the Holy Spirit?

Promises are powerful and important. They bring hope to us and provide direction for us. They form the foundation for our faith.

Before Jesus returned to heaven, He gave us some important promises. One of these promises was about the spiritual power every Christian believer needs; the power He wants every believer to experience.

Take a look at Jesus’ words:

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses …. ” — Acts 1:8 (NLT)

Here the Lord reminded us of our need for the empowering work of the Holy Spirit. This need is described all through the pages of the New Testament.

Here is a little Bible study about the work of the Holy Spirit. According to Scripture, the active ministry of the Holy Spirit is needed in the Christian believer’s life to:

Wow! The Holy Spirit is an important part of a Christian’s life. This means that we should be seeking, asking, hungering and thirsting for the fullness of His presence in our lives!

Have you asked Jesus to fill you with the Holy Spirit? Are you seeking to live a Spirit-controlled life?

Remember another great promise Jesus gave us:

“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” — Luke 11:13 (NLT)

Go ahead, believe the promise and make your request. You can be filled with the Holy Spirit. The Lord will not disappoint you!

Dale O'Shields

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About Dale O'Shields

Dale O’Shields is the founding and Senior Pastor of Church of the Redeemer, a multi-cultural church that operates four campuses in Maryland, just north of the greater Washington, DC area.

Dale O’Shields is known for his relevant teaching style focused on practical application in people’s lives. His messages are regularly broadcast on radio and television. He is also the author of several books, devotionals and group study guides.

Dale O’Shields is a frequent conference speaker with a passion for leadership development and church growth. He has served as the Senior Pastor of a thriving local church for over 25 years. His heart to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders has led him to be a key founder of United Pastors Network.

Dale O’Shields has been involved in pastoral ministry since 1978, serving previously as Director of Campus Ministries and as an adjunct instructor at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. He and his wife Terry have two married daughters and seven grandchildren.

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