Bobby McDonald - Having a Burden to be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Bobby McDonaldFebruary 22, 202123mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Having a Burden to be Filled With The Holy Spirit Date: 02/21/2021 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is the necessity of actively seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit, drawing from the command in Ephesians 5:18. The speaker shares his personal journey of realizing that seeking the Spirit is not optional but a vital pursuit, comparing the Spirit's gift to a highly valuable stamp that many Christians overlook. He encourages the audience to have the faith and vision to recognize and grasp the immense value of what God offers through the Spirit.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Opening with Scripture on Seeking GodThe speaker opens by reading the memory verse in Isaiah alongside Jesus' promise in Luke about the Father giving the Holy Spirit.Isaiah 55:6Luke 11:13

Having No Initial Burden for the SpiritThe speaker admits that early in his walk, he doubted whether seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit really mattered as long as he was sincere.

Learning the Command to Be FilledThrough studying scripture, he realized that being filled with the Spirit is not automatic, but something explicitly commanded in Ephesians.

Two Things That Grew the BurdenThe speaker explains that observing godly people who emphasized the Holy Spirit and obeying the clear command of scripture gave him a deep hunger to seek this treasure.

The Illustration of the Rare StampA seemingly worthless piece of paper can sell for millions because an expert knows its true value; similarly, many Christians pass by the Holy Spirit without realizing His worth.

Asking the Father for the Good GiftComparing Luke and Matthew's parallel passages shows that the good gift the heavenly father gives to those who ask is the Holy Spirit.Matthew 7:11

The River Versus the OceanJesus used the picture of rivers of living water in John 7 to show that holiness requires a constant, daily infilling and purification rather than stagnant spiritual water.

The Holy Spirit Is for Everyone Who Is WeakThe Holy Spirit is not just for preachers or apostles, but for every weak believer struggling with sin, temper, fear, or discouragement who needs divine power to live righteously.

The Disciples Before and After PentecostThe stark contrast in the disciples—running away in fear before receiving the Spirit versus being willingly martyred after—demonstrates the necessity of His power.

Wisdom Alone Is Not EnoughReflecting on King Solomon's life shows that having godly wisdom is not enough if one lacks the inner heart transformation and power that the Holy Spirit provides.

Conclusion on Seeking the Spirit ConsistentlyThe speaker concludes that believers must continually seek the Holy Spirit to receive God's heart and attitudes, assuring that God will faithfully give His Spirit to all who ask.

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