The Father's Menu
Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Thursday, July 28, 2022
GOD’S MUSCLE IN YOU
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4
Main Text: Main Text: John 16:13
Believers today have vastly underestimated the power of the Holy Spirit. You may wonder how I can be so sure of that. It’s simple, really. If we truly understood and believed what the Bible tells us about Him, we would never worry about anything again. All hell has to offer could come against us and we wouldn’t fear. We’d just grin and say, “Bring it on, devil! The Greater One lives within me and He has given me all the wisdom, strength, power and provision I need to crush you like a bug.”
Right now you may think you could never have that kind of boldness. But let me ask you something: What would you do if Jesus appeared to you today? How would you act if He linked His arm in yours and told you that from now on, He would be physically present with you in every situation. If you became sick, He would lay His hand on you and you’d be healed. If you ran short of money, He’d pray and multiply your resources. If you encountered a problem you didn’t know how to handle, He’d tell you exactly what to do. Under those circumstances, you’d be very bold and confident, wouldn’t you? Every time you ran into trouble, you’d just glance over at Jesus standing next to you and suddenly, you’d have great courage.
However, You have something better! That’s right. In the hours just before He was crucified, He told His disciples that He would be leaving them and returning to His Father in heaven. When they expressed their sorrow and dismay, He said: (John 14:16-17) To fully grasp the impact of this last statement, you have to realize that Jesus was talking to a group of men who had followed Him day and night for three years. They had seen His miracles. They had enjoyed perfect protection and provision at His hand. Nonetheless, He sends His Spirit to reside within you as your advantage and friend!
Prayer:
Dear Holy Spirit, I love you and I acknowledge you presence in my life, guide me in all my affairs and do with me as you please! Amen!
Further Reading:
John 14:16 “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,”
John 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Read through the Bible in 1 year: 2 Chronicles 21:1-23:21 Romans 11:13-36 Psalm 22:1-18 Proverbs 20:7
Read through the Bible in 2 years: 2 Kgs 9-10 & Ps 23
