God's Glory Church

“Do not quench the spirit.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:19

I knew that after the hurricane there would be no electricity in the house (an unpleasant but common occurrence in our area), however, entering the room, I instinctively reached out and flicked the switch. Of course, nothing happened. As before, I remained in the dark.

This experience of waiting for the light despite realizing that the connection to the energy source was broken reminded me of a spiritual truth. We often wait for power from above without having a connection to its source.

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians that his evangelization was not “only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit, and with great assurance” (1 Thess. 1:5). By accepting God’s forgiveness, believers instantly gain access to the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. This power produces in us qualities such as love, joy, peace, and long-suffering (Gal. 5:22-23), and also gives us special abilities for ministry in the church, including teaching, helping, and governing (1 Cor. 12:28).

Paul warned his readers that they could quench the Spirit (1 Thess. 5:19). We limit the power of the Holy Spirit by ignoring God’s presence or rejecting His revelation (John 16:8). But we must not live apart from Him. God’s power is always available to His children.

How was the power of the Holy Spirit manifested in your life? Have you ever felt her absence?

Almighty God, help me to always feel the power of Your Spirit in my life.

Author: Lisa Samra