We often associate the word ‘minister’ with leadership, whether by governmentministers or by churchministers. In fact, the word really means ‘to serve’. Politicians are called to servetheir countries. Pastors are called to serve the church. Doctors, who administertreatment to their patients, are called to serve the sick and the dying.
The Holy Spirit ministers to us. He brings authority greater than any politician, comfort deeper than any pastor, and healing more wonderful than any doctor. God ministers to us in the deepest part of our lives by the Holy Spirit.
The apostle Paul speaks of ‘the ministry of the Spirit’ (2 Corinthians 3:8). John Wimber defined this kind of ministry as ‘meeting the needs of others with the resources of God’. Wonderfully, this type of ministry is available to us all.
Because the people could not keep the law that was written on tablets of stone, ultimately it brought death – ‘the letter kills’ (v.6). On the other hand, the ministry of the Holy Spirit –written in your heart – is a ministry that ‘gives life’ (v.6).
The Holy Spirit brings a change in human nature. Never say, ‘I can’t change’. With the Holy Spirit you can change.
It is the difference between a religion of rules and regulations (which ultimately none of us are able to keep) and a relationship with God through Jesus, which brings life, and life in all its fullness (John 10:10).
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