Supporters’ Extra: Power From Within
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Reflecting on this week's messages about the Holy Spirit, I got to thinking. The church has always had its innovative people - those gifted at designing new programmes, new structures, new initiatives... read or listen to this full devotion on my Patreon page here – for a monthly amount of your choice.
Paul reveals that Jesus Himself, not the people, is the true cornerstone of God's household - and that Christianity is fundamentally a relationship with Him, not a moral code.
Paul calls the church the pillar and foundation of truth - a landmark that holds believers steady and points them back to what's true when life gets foggy or hard.
Paul calls the church God's household - the place where His presence dwells among His people, traced from the tabernacle and temple right through to Jesus and the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Prayer shouldn't only be reserved for leaders or the lost; God calls us to pray for all people, including ourselves. Try the five-fingered prayer today, working through each finger and each category of person as you go.
Jesus didn't die for you out of duty - He died for love. His people are called the Bride of the Lamb. Have you said "yes" to Him?
Before Lazarus is raised, the stone had to be rolled away! Is there something blocking your healing today?
Christian celebration was never meant to be a solo activity - gathering with God's people to worship together is one of the great privileges of the faith. Make church a non-negotiable this Sunday and come ready to celebrate with your family of believers.
The Christian faith is not a mere ritual or ethical system but a life of genuine, joyful celebration. Take a moment today to ask yourself whether you are truly celebrating your faith, and then enter your day with that spirit of joy.
The church can run on external programmes and human energy, or it can run on the Spirit's power from within - and only one of those produces lasting fruit. Ask God today to fill you and your church with the inner fire of the Holy Spirit.
The early church included gifted women who taught, prophesied, and led - a reminder that God calls and equips all His people to lead others toward Christ. Step up today in whatever sphere of influence God has given you.
Lydia and Mary of Jerusalem opened their homes to make space for God's work - a challenge to open your own spaces to others for His purposes.
The women came to the tomb to anoint Jesus - even in their grief, they wanted to serve Him. This Easter, bring your 'spices' and offer your best to the risen King.
Communion is not about ‘me-and-Jesus’. It’s a shared moment in the Christian community.
What happens when we receive the Communion elements? Christ is specially present, in a mysterious way.
A boy's innocent mix-up about a birthday party for Jesus points to a bigger truth: God's household was never a building, but the hearts of His people.