Deeper Life #327

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

—Luke 12:32

THERE IS A SUPREMACY IN the persons that are Spirit-baptized—not a supremacy of power attached to the person, but a supremacy of the personality itself. We read in Acts 4:13: “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” This aura of the Lord’s presence surrounds the personality of everyone who is baptized with the Spirit of Christ.

Remember that Jesus said the Holy Spirit would glorify Him. Consequently, when Spirit-baptized people do good works, they will glorify the Lord who is in heaven. There is no distinction between service, sanctification, and supremacy; all three are fused into one transfiguring devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. Spiritual supremacy is vested only in consecrated persons.

Further, this supremacy is void of self-interest. Read carefully Luke 24:47 and Acts 1:8. These passages clearly indicate that the baptism with the Holy Spirit removes all parochial notions, gives the disciple a worldwide view of God Himself, and endues him with love for the entire world.

Prayer Thought: O God, I revel in the opportunity to serve in Your kingdom.

SUGGESTED READING: Luke 12:31–40