Finding the Dove

If you are anything like me, then finding the Dove is little harder than it sounds. In fact it might be more accurate to let the Dove find us. As we venture into a new series at NewGen, SOLA SPIRITUS, we have an opportunity to redefine our understanding of the Holy Spirit, as well as how we approach Him.

My desire as a lifegroup is that we would be ushered into a deeper understanding and subsequent relationship with the Holy Spirit. I thirst for the unity of Spirit that we might attain as we amplify the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The Holy Spirit is sovereign, and He will not be manipulated, undermined or mocked. We will never have signs and wonders on tap. Nor will we ever have long lasting benefits from the miraculous alone. We do not pursue signs and wonders, we pursue the God of signs and wonders.

If we would take God seriously and apply our hearts to the gentle promptings of His Spirit, then we might be drawn into an unrivalled intimacy. Our temporal fantasizing will fade as we gently gain an eternal perspective of the mighty God we serve. Think of a Dove searching for a place to rest. I urge you then to simplify things, take a breath, a moment and take stock. Create a perch in your life that the Dove of God might rest upon.

As the week winds to an end, let’s prepare our hearts for more spiritual nourishment this Sunday. See you all there for set up. Please be sure to keep Jules and Kurt in your prayers.