The novel aspect of the new covenant gift of the Holy Spirit that was poured out on the church on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2) is this: what was once given to only a select few was now given to all of God’s people. Under the old covenant only the priests, kings and prophets received (at least symbolically) this gift of the Holy Spirit. They were anointed, however, to act out the calling that would one day be upon all God’s people. God had said to Moses that his people were to be a “kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Exodus 19:6). We now live in the age in which God’s Spirit is given to us all and we are empowered by his Spirit to mediate God’s blessings to the world. You have something to give, and you may not realise that until you actually start giving. The more you give the more you will recognise what it is that you have. In every life situation God has something that he wants to give to others through you. So, I would encourage you to ask God constantly: “God what do you want me to do and give in this situation.” Learn to live in the calling of God. You are a priest of God. Remember that when you are around others. We can get so distracted by how we want to appear to others that we lose touch with who God wants us to be to others. Make this your pattern of life: receive from God and give to others.
Ask God to empower you afresh and reflect on who you have the opportunity to bless.
Read 1 Peter 2:4-10
