Verse
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
— Acts 13:2 tniv
Thought
Worship should propel us to mission. That was true for Isaiah (Isa. 6:1-8) and it was true for the church in Antioch. When we worship, the Holy Spirit of God is at work among us and within us (John 4:23-24; Phil. 3:3; Eph. 5:18-21). Whether the Holy Spirit voiced this message through a prophet, through the shared and clear conviction of those present, or some other way, the Spirit's message was clear! I believe that if we seek God with all of our hearts in worship and open our hearts to God's Word seeking the Father's guidance, the Spirit of God will speak to our hearts and lead us, guide us, challenge us, and convict us about what we should do and how we should live (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:14; Gal. 5:18, 25; Eph. 6:17-18; 1 John 2:20-27). The real question is this: Am I seeking God with all my heart so I can fully live out his will in my life? If we are, the Holy Spirit will guide each of us to live out God's mission in our lives!
Prayer
O precious and holy God, there is none like you. There is nothing comparable to you. Thank you for letting me seek you and draw near to you. Thank you for redeeming me and choosing to live inside me through your Spirit. Please lead me and guide me through your Spirit to be transformed to be like your Son, wholly conformed to your will, and fully living out your mission for my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
— Acts 13:2 tniv
Thought
Worship should propel us to mission. That was true for Isaiah (Isa. 6:1-8) and it was true for the church in Antioch. When we worship, the Holy Spirit of God is at work among us and within us (John 4:23-24; Phil. 3:3; Eph. 5:18-21). Whether the Holy Spirit voiced this message through a prophet, through the shared and clear conviction of those present, or some other way, the Spirit's message was clear! I believe that if we seek God with all of our hearts in worship and open our hearts to God's Word seeking the Father's guidance, the Spirit of God will speak to our hearts and lead us, guide us, challenge us, and convict us about what we should do and how we should live (John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:14; Gal. 5:18, 25; Eph. 6:17-18; 1 John 2:20-27). The real question is this: Am I seeking God with all my heart so I can fully live out his will in my life? If we are, the Holy Spirit will guide each of us to live out God's mission in our lives!
Prayer
O precious and holy God, there is none like you. There is nothing comparable to you. Thank you for letting me seek you and draw near to you. Thank you for redeeming me and choosing to live inside me through your Spirit. Please lead me and guide me through your Spirit to be transformed to be like your Son, wholly conformed to your will, and fully living out your mission for my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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