Tuesday Morning
We Belong…because we are built together by the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 2:18 and 22 NIV
18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:22-25 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against things like this. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the self with its passions and its desires. If we live by the Spirit, let’s follow the Spirit.
Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus to remind them of their identity. Paul reminds them, and us, “Hey, you belong because of Jesus!” You have access to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit who is our helper, advocate and guide lives in you. The same Holy Spirit you may have sung about as fruits of the spirit in Vacation Bible School. The Holy Spirit that gives you: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22). Today is our second day on site. We’ve begun the projects and we may have discovered some unexpected challenges. How could you ask for the help of the Holy Spirit today? Do you need patience? Kindness? Self-control? Or do you need to find joy because it’s hot and we have 4 more days to go? We have access to the gifts of the Holy Spirit simply because we believe in Jesus, what an amazing gift!
Challenge or “Look for it a moment”: Ask the Holy Spirit for a gift today and notice when you receive it. If you wish, keep that memory in your mind and share it tonight with your group at site night!
Prayer: Dear God, We belong to you. Help us today as we work and serve you. Amen.
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