Jeremy Utley - What Prevents Me from Enjoying the Fullness of the Holy Spirit?

Jeremy UtleyFebruary 24, 202111mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Welcome the Whip-Bearer Date: 2/23/21 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

God is eager to give the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated by Jesus's initiative with the woman at the well. However, James 4:5 reveals that God jealously desires our hearts, meaning we must empty ourselves of other loves and idols for Him to fill us. We must be ready to welcome the 'whip-bearer'—the necessary confrontation—when God calls us to surrender our whole hearts to Him.

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Jesus and the woman at the wellJesus initiates a conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well, offering her living water.

If you knew the gift of GodJesus tells the woman that if she knew who was speaking to her, she would have asked Him for living water.

How much more will the Father giveJust as earthly parents know how to give good gifts, the heavenly father is eager to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask.

Why does God withhold if He is eager?James 4 explains that God jealously desires the spirit He made to dwell in us.James 4:5

The Lord whose name is jealousExodus 34 reveals that God's very name is jealous, showing His intense desire to have our complete devotion.Exodus 34:14

Emptying ourselves of other lovesGod can only fill us to the extent that we have emptied ourselves of other affections and unlocked every room for Him.

Jesus cleansing the templeJesus driving out the money changers from the temple serves as a picture of His zeal and jealousy to cleanse our hearts.

Welcoming the whip like the GalileansThe Galileans welcomed Jesus after seeing His actions at the temple, showing a positive response to His authority and cleansing.

Comparing the rich young ruler and the woman at the wellWhile the rich young ruler went away grieved when confronted by Jesus, the woman at the well eagerly confessed her sin and told others.

Two key takeaways for our heartsWe must remember that God is not reluctant to give, and we must welcome His correction to thoroughly cleanse the temple.

The Lord disciplines those He lovesHebrews 12 reminds us that the Lord chastens and disciplines those in whom He delights, using it to fill us more with the Holy Spirit.

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