Dear Friends

This week saw Pastor George Nuthu (who Rev. Chip named ‘Bishop T. D. Nooothu’) give a strong message on our lives and who leads them. (Oh, the American pronounciation of Nuthu is ‘Nooothoo’).

So…

Do we think that speaking in tongues is the greatest thing the Holy Spirit does in our lives? Well the truth of the matter is… NO!!

So pops the big question… Are you spirit led or faith led?

Romans 8:13-14 (NIV)

13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Being led by the spirit of God describes the way of the sons and daughters of God. In Luke:18, the blind man who was went to Christ did not see his way there, he was led to Christ. Ever figured who led him there? The best guess is that he was led by the Holy Spirit. Its not even a guess, its a fact. Remember that if you ppoint the way to a blind man, it will be all in vain.

You have to hold his hand and lead him to hte place where he is required.

TheHoly Spirit leads us to the place where God wants us. The Holy spirit leads us to submit to control in order to glorify God.

We agree that the Holy Spirit is a sigh of love. It is expected of us ut yield to Him beyond speaking in tongues. There is more to the Holy Spirit beyond speaking in tongues, speaking in tongues is just a begining.

Self led personal direction by the flesh creates rejection of the holy spirit. He wants to do so much in you and all you do is operate self centered.

We have to go beyond tongues, here are 10 things that we should strive to let the Holy Spirit lead us to.

1. The Holy Spirit leads us to a place of Freedom from sin and death

Romans 2:8(NIV)

8But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.

First and foremost, Get saved, or for those of you who want it in black and white… ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL SAVIOUR’, leave the bondage of sin and death.

John 10:12 (NIV)

10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

 Live you life abundantly.

2. The Holy Spirit takes us to a place of love

Romans 5:5 (NIV)

5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

In this the married where asked to EXCLUSIVELY ask the Holy Spirit for love onf thier spouses.

The rest of us where asked if we have a problem loving our neighbours… yap, those nosy ones, those loud music playing ones, those of an ‘inferior tribe’, Friends you all know what I am talking about, of course unless you are an angel and if so I don’t expect you to be reading this column.

3. The Holy Spirit want to lead us a place of truth

John 16:14 (NIV)

14He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you.

Do we have problems studying  the word?

Do we struggle to read the word of God?

Pray when you open your bible like you pray when your about to eat, invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to you his word. Note that all the Holy Spirit want is your invitation.

4. The Holy Spirit takes you to a place of fruitfulness

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

5. The Holy Spirit takes us to a place of effective prayer

Romans 8:26 (NIV)

26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.

The spirit helps us know our weaknesses. Are you struggling with prayer? invite the Holy Spirit to lead you.

6. The Holy Spirit leads us to a place of strength and power

Ephesians 1:18-20 (NIV)

18I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,

Ephesians 3:16 (NIV)

16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

The Holy Spirit is there for us, Just like Jesus raised Lasarous after he was already decaying, the Holy Spirit can raise us in the same way, He is always there for us to depend upon.

7. The Holy Spirit will lead us to a place to evangelize

Acts 1:18 (NIV)

8But 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.”

8. The Holy Spirit shall help us overcome the flesh

Romans 8:13 (NIV)

13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live,

We need to recognize that wh have power with us. We can call on the Holy Spirit, we need not struggle with things of the flesh.

9. The Holy Spirit will take us to a place where we shall overcome this world

Titus 2:11-12 (NIV)

 11For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

10 The Holy Spirit will take usl to a place of better knowledge of God and His will

Colosians 1:9 (NIV)

 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Ephesians 1:17

17I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit^[a] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

Continually surrender, get into the habbit of letting God take control and influence your desires, become a spirit led oerson.

Husbands, wives, bosses, persons, individuals, respect the ways of God, Remember that you are not the one controling your inner feelings. Get the right person to do it for you, The Holy Spirit.

Therefore begin to walk in freedom over sin and death, overcome flesh and the world. Attain better knowledge of God and his will.

Here was a beautiful song to conclude

Spirit Fall On Me

Words and Music by Jeff Bianchi

Holy Spirit, fall on me,
Holy Spirit, wash me clean.
Holy Spirit, fall on me,
Holy Spirit, wash me clean.

           
And show me how long and how wide
Is the love of Christ?
How long and how wide is the love of Jesus Christ?
How long and how wide is the love of Christ?
How long and how wide is the love of Jesus Christ?

Jesus, rain on me.
Jesus, speak to me.
Jesus, reign in me,
Jesus, set me free.

 

Thank you and God Bless you all

Jonathan Kathukya.