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InTouch Early Light Devotional Wednesday November 24, 2004 Clothed With Power Luke 24:44-49 The power of the Holy Spirit is the dynamic, supernatural control and authority of almighty God. It is the strength by which we are enabled to serve. Tragically, too many of God's people attempt to carry out a supernatural work in their human energy. All believers are indwelled by the Holy Spirit. But there is a considerable distinction between us having the Holy Spirit in our life and the Holy Spirit releasing His power in our life. Think about the difference between a sedan and a racecar. Both vehicles run, but what is under the hood of the racecar makes it far more powerful than the sedan. When the Spirit of God enables you, then you can perform like the racecar. We often think that the power of the Holy Spirit is available only to pastors and missionaries; the truth is, this power is offered to every person who is willing to serve God and meet the requirements given in Scripture. First, we need a conviction of our inadequacy. This is a willful acknowledgement that we cannot work for God without the aid of the Holy Spirit. Next, recognizing and admitting our inadequacy grows out a pure life�confession of sin and repentance are necessary to maintain fellowship with God. When we allow deliberate sin to enter our life, we short-circuit the power of the Holy Spirit. Finally, every person who appropriates divine energy has an active prayer life. When we trust in God to provide the stamina for the work He calls us to do, we are clothed in power. Is your confidence in yourself? Or in Him? * * * Prayer Team Join the In Touch Ministries Impact Prayer Team and receive your free Personal Battle Planner devotional and prayer journal. http://www.intouch.org/prayerteam/index_38205069.html Free Online Study Take this free four-lesson study modeled after Dr. Stanley�s latest series, America at the Crossroads. http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/exploring/studies/AATC_39235013.html >>> Share the good news <<< Please forward this message to a friend! FREE Christian Book http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/209/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
