The Central Moment

When we come to Christ we walk into a spiritual windfall -- forgiveness, healing, freedom, joy, anointing and purpose. But may we not keep it to ourselves!

We may feel culturally outmuscled and outnumbered by the world’s influences, but there is a greater One in us than whatever might be around us. His name is Jesus -- the commander of the hosts of Heaven!

“He will fill your heart today to overflowing. As the Lord commandeth you, ‘Bring your vessels, not a few;’ He will fill your heart today to overflowing with the Holy Ghost and power.” (Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929)

A double portion of God’s anointing and power is for those who remain undeterred and hungry for it. May what came upon Elisha come upon us today by the power of the Holy Spirit!

There is a decision that each one of us must make that God cannot make for us. Even though that decision may need reaffirming from time to time, God is always faithful to reveal himself and make clear the way.

God’s purpose has always been to set his presence among us. “Now arise, Lord God, and come to your resting place,” Solomon prayed. Today, in Christ, the presence of the Lord finds its dwelling place in our lives -- both individually and collectively as his church.

The way of wisdom is God’s way for our lives. It is a gift from God to us. And when we seek wisdom like we would buried treasure, we run right into God himself.

In spite of our spiritual victories, no one is exempt from potentially life-destroying temptation. Sexual temptation, in particular, has been a threat to men and women of God throughout history. Is there hope?

God made a promise 3000 years ago that he is still keeping. At the center of it is freedom from the past, strength for the present and hope amid the uncertainties of the future -- all because of Jesus, the Eternal King!

There is no limit to what God can do through us when he is with us. We are baptized in the Holy Spirit because God’s power can accomplish what we cannot. God’s Spirit can bring the ‘more and more’ in our lives.