Text: Luke 7:11-17

11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain;  and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow:  and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he came and touched the bier:  and they that bare him stood still.  And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak.   And he delivered him to his mother. 16 And there came a fear on all:  and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us;  and, That God hath visited his people. 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.           

Wednesday, 24^th April 2024        

THE HOLY SPIRIT GLORIFIES AND TESTIFIES OF CHRIST 2

Text: Luke 7:11-17

Memory verse: John 15: 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so, shall ye be my disciples.

Some of us have difficult time in praise and worship. For various reasons, many believers have a hard time entering in and glorifying Jesus. If this is you, I have good news for you. The Holy Ghost’s ministry is to glorify Jesus through you. Yes, He will make you a better worshipper if you let Him. Simply ask the Holy Spirit in you to help you see Jesus in His glory. Ask Him to reveal Christ to you like the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 6:1, you see the Lord high and lifted and you see His train filling the temple. I can guarantee you that when you see Him high and lifted, the “high” praises of God will be in your mouth and your voice will be “lifted up.” Amen.

But when yielded to, the Holy Spirit will also put the right words, verses, and phrases in your mouth that will glorify Jesus. He will put a new song in your mouth, hallelujah, and will help you worship Him in the most appropriate manner for that moment. This is worship that is done in Spirit and in truth. This is, what Apostle Paul said to the Churches in Philippians 3:3 that says, for we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

What was it that caused God to get glorified in this account? It was the miracle. The young man that was raised from the dead is what started this glory. Therefore, we can see here one of the ways that the Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus is by performing miracles, signs, and wonders.  The Holy Spirit does not just glorify Jesus by saying something; He does it by doing something. So, the Holy Spirit’s ministry to glorify Jesus is also accomplished by Him performing His spiritual gifts in and through the church. This was the primary way that this word “glorify” was used in the Gospels, in the healings and miracles that Jesus performed. And when people received their miracle, both the Father and Jesus are glorified.

In John 15:8 Jesus said, “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.” Here the truth is amplified because Jesus said here that what ultimately glorifies God is the fruit we produce. This is, of course, the miracles, but fruit can also be producing converts, making disciples, and simply bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit. All these fruits glorify God. Therefore, the Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord by producing this fruit in and through us.     

CGDS HYMN 46: SS & S 585: 

JESUS CHRIST, GROW THOU IN ME

1. Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me,

And all things else recede !

My heart be daily nearer Thee,

From sin be daily freed.

2. Each day let Thy supporting might

My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light,

Thy life my death efface.

3. In Thy bright beams which on me fall

Fade every evil thought ;

That I am nothing, Thou art all,

I would be daily taught.

4. More of Thy glory let me see,

Thou Holy, Wise, and True !

I would Thy living image be,

In joy and sorrow too.

5. Fill me with gladness from above,

Hold me by strength Divine :

Lord, let the glow of Thy great love

Through my whole being shine.

6. Make this poor self grow less and less,

Be Thou my life and aim ;

Oh, make me daily through Thy grace

More meet to bear Thy name !

   Prayers:

1.  Holy Spirit, show me the glory of God for my life and situations this year.

2.  LORD God Almighty, show me Your glory in all my sufferings though Your Spirit in Jesus’ name. Amen.    

3.  Pray for others in this regard.