Coming Alive in 2025 // Part 3
Living in God's Power: Understanding the Holy Spirit's Role in Our Lives
The Bible demonstrates God's incredible power throughout its pages - from creation to miracles to Jesus' ministry. While we often focus on the supernatural aspects of God's power, the Holy Spirit provides essential empowerment for daily Christian living.
Why Do We Need the Holy Spirit's Power?
The Holy Spirit serves multiple vital functions in believers' lives:
Helps in our weaknesses and intercedes in prayer
Equips us with spiritual gifts to serve others
Convicts us of sin and draws us to righteousness
Strengthens us through trials and temptations
Leads us to deny ourselves and follow God
Produces spiritual fruit in our lives
Empowers us to share the gospel boldly
How Can We Live in God's Power?
To experience God's power consistently, we must:
1. Be Dependent
True dependency means surrendering completely to God's sovereignty. Like a baby totally relies on its parents, we must maintain childlike dependence on God rather than becoming self-reliant as we mature spiritually.
2. Be Devoted
Devotion focuses on wanting God, not just needing Him. We must stay connected to God as our source, like branches connected to a vine. This devotion naturally leads to obedience rooted in love.
3. Be Disciplined
While God gives us a spirit of self-discipline, we must develop it through consistent spiritual practices even when we don't feel like it. Discipline supports devotion during seasons when passion wanes.
Life Application
Take time this week to evaluate your relationship with the Holy Spirit:
Where have you been operating in self-reliance rather than God-dependence?
Has your devotion to God become routine rather than relationship?
What spiritual disciplines do you need to establish or strengthen?
Questions to Consider:
In what areas of your life do you need to surrender control back to God?
How can you move from religious routine to genuine devotion?
What specific spiritual discipline will you commit to developing this week?
The key is remembering we can't access God's power without staying connected to His presence through dependence, devotion, and discipline.
