The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.”
— Luke 1:35
Thought Of The Day...
In the angel Gabriel’s announcement that Mary would bear God’s Son, we learn several important things about the Holy Spirit. We discover that the Holy Spirit is God. We also learn that the Holy Spirit plays an integral role in God’s plan of salvation for humankind. The Spirit miraculously initiates the conception of Jesus, the Christ, in Mary’s womb.
But this passage also raises an important question about the power of the Holy Spirit: Does he overpower people? The key concept here is “overshadow.” The idea of “overshadowing” reminds us of the Lord’s presence hovering over the tabernacle as a “pillar of cloud” in the wilderness (Exodus 40:38). It also looks forward to the cloud that hovers over Jesus and the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration as a sign of God’s presence (Matthew 17).
So the Holy Spirit overshadows in the sense of demonstrating God’s presence, but not in the sense of dominating Mary, or anyone else. Mary, in the awesome presence of God in the person of the Holy Spirit, bends her will to do God’s will.
When the Holy Spirit presents himself in your life today, remember Mary’s words, “I am the Lord’s servant,” and serve God with all of your heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, We come before you with humble hearts, knowing that your Holy Spirit is here to overshadow us today. Your presence is our comfort and strength, and we thank you for the gift of your spirit. As we meditate on Luke 1:35, we pray that your Holy Spirit will guide us and help us to bend our wills to do your will.
May your spirit fill us with wisdom, understanding, and discernment so that we may follow your path. Help us to surrender our own desires and goals, and submit to your perfect plan for our lives. Give us the strength to overcome any temptations or distractions that may lead us away from your will.
Lord, we know that your ways are higher than our ways, and your thoughts are higher than our thoughts. With your Holy Spirit as our guide, we can accomplish all that you have called us to do. May your spirit empower us to be faithful and obedient to your word.
In the name of Jesus, we pray for your Holy Spirit to continue to overshadow us and lead us closer to you. Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless.
— Luke 1:35
Thought Of The Day...
In the angel Gabriel’s announcement that Mary would bear God’s Son, we learn several important things about the Holy Spirit. We discover that the Holy Spirit is God. We also learn that the Holy Spirit plays an integral role in God’s plan of salvation for humankind. The Spirit miraculously initiates the conception of Jesus, the Christ, in Mary’s womb.
But this passage also raises an important question about the power of the Holy Spirit: Does he overpower people? The key concept here is “overshadow.” The idea of “overshadowing” reminds us of the Lord’s presence hovering over the tabernacle as a “pillar of cloud” in the wilderness (Exodus 40:38). It also looks forward to the cloud that hovers over Jesus and the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration as a sign of God’s presence (Matthew 17).
So the Holy Spirit overshadows in the sense of demonstrating God’s presence, but not in the sense of dominating Mary, or anyone else. Mary, in the awesome presence of God in the person of the Holy Spirit, bends her will to do God’s will.
When the Holy Spirit presents himself in your life today, remember Mary’s words, “I am the Lord’s servant,” and serve God with all of your heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, We come before you with humble hearts, knowing that your Holy Spirit is here to overshadow us today. Your presence is our comfort and strength, and we thank you for the gift of your spirit. As we meditate on Luke 1:35, we pray that your Holy Spirit will guide us and help us to bend our wills to do your will.
May your spirit fill us with wisdom, understanding, and discernment so that we may follow your path. Help us to surrender our own desires and goals, and submit to your perfect plan for our lives. Give us the strength to overcome any temptations or distractions that may lead us away from your will.
Lord, we know that your ways are higher than our ways, and your thoughts are higher than our thoughts. With your Holy Spirit as our guide, we can accomplish all that you have called us to do. May your spirit empower us to be faithful and obedient to your word.
In the name of Jesus, we pray for your Holy Spirit to continue to overshadow us and lead us closer to you. Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless.
The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.”
— Luke 1:35
Thought Of The Day...
In the angel Gabriel’s announcement that Mary would bear God’s Son, we learn several important things about the Holy Spirit. We discover that the Holy Spirit is God. We also learn that the Holy Spirit plays an integral role in God’s plan of salvation for humankind. The Spirit miraculously initiates the conception of Jesus, the Christ, in Mary’s womb.
But this passage also raises an important question about the power of the Holy Spirit: Does he overpower people? The key concept here is “overshadow.” The idea of “overshadowing” reminds us of the Lord’s presence hovering over the tabernacle as a “pillar of cloud” in the wilderness (Exodus 40:38). It also looks forward to the cloud that hovers over Jesus and the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration as a sign of God’s presence (Matthew 17).
So the Holy Spirit overshadows in the sense of demonstrating God’s presence, but not in the sense of dominating Mary, or anyone else. Mary, in the awesome presence of God in the person of the Holy Spirit, bends her will to do God’s will.
When the Holy Spirit presents himself in your life today, remember Mary’s words, “I am the Lord’s servant,” and serve God with all of your heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Prayer...
Heavenly Father, We come before you with humble hearts, knowing that your Holy Spirit is here to overshadow us today. Your presence is our comfort and strength, and we thank you for the gift of your spirit. As we meditate on Luke 1:35, we pray that your Holy Spirit will guide us and help us to bend our wills to do your will.
May your spirit fill us with wisdom, understanding, and discernment so that we may follow your path. Help us to surrender our own desires and goals, and submit to your perfect plan for our lives. Give us the strength to overcome any temptations or distractions that may lead us away from your will.
Lord, we know that your ways are higher than our ways, and your thoughts are higher than our thoughts. With your Holy Spirit as our guide, we can accomplish all that you have called us to do. May your spirit empower us to be faithful and obedient to your word.
In the name of Jesus, we pray for your Holy Spirit to continue to overshadow us and lead us closer to you. Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless.
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