The pastor opens the service by recalling the text of Romans 8:13-14: “If one lives according to the flesh, one dies; if one lives according to the Spirit, one puts to death the works of the flesh.” He insists on the fact that being a Christian is not just about rites or attending church: the true identity of being children of God is lived every day under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This spiritual walk leads to the “abundant life” promised by Jesus, while the fleshly life only distances us from God.<\/p>\n
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The apostle quotes 1 Corinthians 12:7, recalling that every believer has received “a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” The gifts (prophecy, healing, words in tongues, teaching, etc.) are not mere decorations; they are instruments that the Holy Spirit gives so that the Church may fulfill its collective mission and be a victorious army in the spiritual struggle of the world.<\/p>\n
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Through prayer, the apostle asks that these capacities be “activated” and “intensified”: that the gifts do not remain dormant but express themselves daily to build up the community. He emphasizes that without the use of gifts, the Church remains passive, while their exercise brings power, speed, and transformation in families, businesses, and ministries.<\/p>\n
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The apostle specifies that the activation of gifts depends on an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. He invites every believer to seek the Lord every day, to let him guide even the simplest decisions, and to nourish this communion through prayer, fasting, and adoration. When the heart loves and submits to the Spirit, the Spirit “gives the powerful hand” that allows the gifts to express themselves naturally.<\/p>\n
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In conclusion, the assembly is called to “break the force of the self” that blocks the action of the Spirit, to stand up, to pray, and to acclaim. Walking daily by the Spirit and putting the gifts into action multiplies the “speed of impact”: miracles, healings, financial provisions, increased longevity, and a real spiritual awakening. Thus every believer becomes a living channel of God’s grace and power in the world.<\/p>\n
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