September 4 | Daily Devotion | Seek The Baptism of The Holy Spirit To Bless Others | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenSeptember 3, 202413mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The message uses the parable of the persistent friend to illustrate the need for persistence in seeking the Holy Spirit. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life is not self-centered but focused on being a blessing to others, drawing parallels to Jesus' words about living water. He encourages believers to seek the Spirit not just for personal sin-victory, but to overflow with a life that blesses others.

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Luke 11:5Jesus tells a parable about a man who goes to his friend at midnight to ask for three loaves of bread because a traveler has arrived.Luke 11:5

Luke 11:7The neighbor inside refuses to get up because his children are in bed and the door is shut.Luke 11:7

Persistence in askingBecause of his shameless persistence, the neighbor gets up and gives him as much as he needs, which refers to asking for the Holy Spirit.

The problem of self-centerednessThe fundamental problem with humanity is that everyone wants to live for themselves, but Christianity is about God first and being a blessing to others.

John 7:37Jesus said that if you come to him and drink, rivers of living water will flow out from you to bless other people.John 7:37

Seeking power to be a witnessThe speaker shares how he sought the fullness of the Holy Spirit not just to overcome sin, but to be an effective witness as described in Acts 1:8.

A concern for othersJust like the man in the parable who asked for bread for his hungry friend, believers must have a genuine concern for the unsaved and those living in sin.

The second thing: awareness of needAlongside a concern for others, we must recognize that we do not have what it takes to meet their needs and persistently ask God for help.

John 3:5Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born of water and the spirit to enter God's kingdom, which is like receiving a cup of water when initially coming to Christ.John 3:5

John 4:14Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that the water he gives becomes a well or spring of water springing up to eternal life, satisfying our personal needs from within.John 4:14

John 7:37Jesus speaks a third time about water, promising that rivers of living water will flow from our innermost being to bless everyone around us.John 7:37

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