Text: 1 Thessalonians 5: 18-24

18 In every thing give thanks:  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things;  hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly;  and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.   24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 

Saturday, 25^th May 2024

QUENCH NOT THE SPIRIT

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5: 18-24

Memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 5: 19 Quench not the Spirit.

To ensure we quench not the Spirit, but rather invite His presence, there is another step to take. Let us pray frequently and fervently. The Saviour’s tender and comprehensive promise is recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants:

• “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.”
• “Seek me diligently and ye shall find me.”
• “Ask, and ye shall receive.”
• “Knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
• “Whatsoever ye ask the father in my name it shall be given unto you, that is expedient for you.”

Note this sequence. We draw nearer to the Saviour as we keep His commandments with accuracy. We earnestly petition the Father in the name of Jesus Christ. Then, through the promptings of the Holy Ghost, we receive divine direction and clear understanding. As we fast and renew our covenants, and attend to spiritual matters, we further access the Spirit. In these settings the Holy Ghost may manifest His influence with great impact.

The spiritual is a marvellous environment to seek personal revelation. When we attend as often as we can to the spiritual and listen thoughtfully, pondering the glorious promises and expectations pertaining to eternity, we depart with heightened understanding of our Heavenly Father’s plan for us. The Holy Ghost extends our vision and allows that eternal perspective to influence the decisions we make in our daily lives.

If we undertake this effort and quench not the Spirit, our inner being is quickened. As we persevere, eternal life awaits us. Dare not to quench the Spirit through disobedience or neglect. Rather, let us “live in the Spirit,” enhancing the sacred and essential role of the Holy Ghost in our individual lives. I testify that as we truly seek the Spirit, we shall benefit more fully from the quiet, but essential, workings of the Holy Ghost in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

CGDS HYMN 5; SS&S 618:

YIELDED TO GOD, MY BODY SOUL AND SPIRIT

1. Yielded to God, my body, soul, and spirit,

Oh, what rejoicing fills my peaceful breast !

All, all is well : no doubt nor fear disturbs me,

While on His promise now alone I rest.

2. Yielded to God, reposing 'neath His shadow,

Sunshine and gladness round my pathway fall ;

Yielded to God, whose love dispels all sorrow,

He is my Refuge, and my All in All.

3. Yielded to God, my life and its devotion,

Yielded the service of each day and year;

Oh, what a peace pervades my every feeling !

Oh, what sweet visions on my sight appear !

4. Yielded to God, and in His holy keeping

My heart His temple evermore shall be ;

Yielded to God, in willing consecration,

Blessed Redemeer, I am lost in Thee.

 Prayers: 

1.  Lord Jesus, always rekindle Your fire in me through prayers and the study of the word.

2.  LORD God Almighty, consume me with the hunger and passion to always want to be in Your presence in Jesus’ name. Amen.    

3.  Pray for others in this regard.