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What comes to mind when you think about the work of the Holy Spirit?

For some it could be spiritual gifts like miracles, tongues or prophecy. Others might think about the fruit that the Spirit produces in our lives. Still others could point out the conviction of sin, the overflow of worship or the understanding of spiritual truths. All of these are Biblical, but there is another work of the Spirit that is often overlooked:

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Eph 4:3)

The Holy Spirit is working for unity in the church. The Corinthian church was a classic case of a church that considered itself spiritual, yet was full of division. They neglected the poor among them, and took sides according to their favourite Christian teachers. There was still a lot of work for the Spirit to do.

I’m sure there is room for the work of the Holy Spirit among us too. And we are called to ‘make every effort’ towards unity along with the Spirit.

In what ways are you tempted to participate in division? How might you help bring people together in Christ? Be encouraged that the power of the Spirit is with us in this work.

Let’s work together with God’s Spirit so that we will be a Community of Love that brings joy to the Father’s heart, and shows the world that Jesus lives.

Prayer & Praise

Psalm 114:7-8 (NIV 1984)

Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turned the rock into a pool, the hard rock into springs of water.

  • Father, how awesome You are that the whole earth should tremble in Your presence
  • Nothing is impossible to You, may You melt any hardness of our hearts as we come to You in prayer and breathe the name ”Father”
  • Thank You, Lord, for the encouragement of our thanksgiving dinner
  • We thank You for our Deacons and Elders
  • We pray for the single mums in our Church family
  • Thank you for the Mums and Bubs group
  • We pray for those we are aware of who are struggling with health or other needs
  • We pray for the Leaders of all the nations