Holy Spirit, Great Companion
by Julius Rayala
written by Ashley Petallano
Nobody wants to be a nobody.
Being alone is not exactly the situation most of us would want to be in. Who in the world wants to be forever alone? When we're all alone in our seats at the school cafeteria, we can't help but feel vulnerable and...well...alone. Even CR breaks require us having a companion.
Nobody wants to be alone!
Humans are meant for human connections. It's vital for us to be with someone- be it one person or a whole group. Though some of us claim to be loners, we cannot deny the fact that we still crave the affection of other people- our families, friends and others. When we're alone, it's as if anything can tumble us down with one flick.
We don't want to be alone.
The same can be very said in one part of our Christian faith: sharing Christ with our friends and families. Even though we have heard the Good News of Salvation, we refuse to share it with our friends...especially when we are alone. We're afraid to share when it's just by ourselves. The fear of being ridiculed or rejected by others stops us from sharing the Word.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
Christ promised His disciples that the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon them. Similar to them, we will receive His power, be His witness and we can win a soul.
Focusing on the first part of the verse, it makes one wonder why we need power.
16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
Matthew 10:16
Sheep are known for being defenseless animals. They are the dumbest of the mammals, that's for a fact. Should they stumble on their own, they cannot get up on their own. If you throw a lonely sheep against a ferocious wolf, we know that dinner will be served in a few. A single sheep is defenseless against a predator but according to Jesus, an army of sheep is not.
You can't share the gospel alone. We're not talking about always being accompanied by friends when we do so- it's all about the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Together, we can spread the word of God with help from the Helper He gave us once Christ ascended to heaven. It's not easy to win your campus, but even without the help of other people, you can do it, along with the Holy Spirit.
Success doesn't come from people- it's from the Lord. It is through His power, His strength that we can share His Word.
The Holy Spirit plays a big role in our lives. It is everything; Christ left it for us.
2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
You can't share the gospel alone. We're not talking about always being accompanied by friends when we do so- it's all about the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Together, we can spread the word of God with help from the Helper He gave us once Christ ascended to heaven. It's not easy to win your campus, but even without the help of other people, you can do it, along with the Holy Spirit.
Success doesn't come from people- it's from the Lord. It is through His power, His strength that we can share His Word.
The Holy Spirit plays a big role in our lives. It is everything; Christ left it for us.
2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them.
Acts 2:1-4
After that fateful day, the disciples of Christ made it their mission to spread His Good News- wherever and whenever...in spite of the risks involved. It's interesting (and amazing) to note that despite the life-threatening road blocks they faced, not one of them backed down till their deaths. Most of the disciples died for His word and their demises were not pretty ones- being crucified upside down, stoned to death, beaten up, skinned alive, etc. Only John managed to die of old age but even he experienced grueling torture (he was boiled in oil. Can you imagine?).
Not one of them backed out. They were serious for the cause.
Let us be assured that the Holy Spirit who guided these men is the very same Holy Spirit who will guide us in sharing the Word. It's not promised that we won't be faced with rejection or persecution but let's remember that the Lord trumps over whatever factor there is on this planet.
How can you maximize sharing the Word?
14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Acts 1:14
PRAY!
You just have to seek God and His help for this. It's the only way :)
A number of souls are wandering alone in this world- they're just not aware. Your school mates think that YOLO is the anthem of life when you know full well that it won't get them to heaven. They are clueless of the saving grace of Christ and His love for His children. Will you let them never know this beautiful fact?
Don't let you're loneliness hinder you. Remember: you're not alone. The Holy Spirit is with you. The Lord will guide you as you WIN souls for His glorious kingdom.
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