Clark
Let me introduce you to my friend, Clark.
He’s a bit nerdy.
He also has a superpower. On the surface he’s bland, uncomplicated, but in the right circumstances he can expand rapidly to become something desirable and vital to life.
Clark is my sourdough starter. He’s made from only water and flour and, well, bacteria. But left in a warm spot and fed with flour and water, Clark can become a crusty, steaming loaf of delicious bread.
Many of us feel like we’re not worth much, just simple, unassuming and dull. But we’ve also been promised a superpower. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you” (Acts 1:8). This gift is promised to anyone, no human qualifications necessary. “I will pour of my Spirit on all people… Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days” (Joel 2:28,29 NIV).
It’s not just for fun, like me dabbling in bread baking during Covid-19’s co-vacation. There’s an incredible purpose for this power to be shared from God. “You will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere” (Acts 1:8).
Just like Clark can use his superpower to go from a sour-smelling mass in a jar to a crunchy, warm loaf of sourdough bread, God can permeate us with His Spirit to become active participants in showing people God’s character of love. Jesus is the “bread of life.” The same Spirit that powered Him can empower us to be that life connection to others.
Be like Clark. Be the love.
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NLT).
“They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen” (I Peter 1:12 NLT).
Let me introduce you to my friend, Clark.
He’s a bit nerdy.
He also has a superpower. On the surface he’s bland, uncomplicated, but in the right circumstances he can expand rapidly to become something desirable and vital to life.
Clark is my sourdough starter. He’s made from only water and flour and, well, bacteria. But left in a warm spot and fed with flour and water, Clark can become a crusty, steaming loaf of delicious bread.
Many of us feel like we’re not worth much, just simple, unassuming and dull. But we’ve also been promised a superpower. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you” (Acts 1:8). This gift is promised to anyone, no human qualifications necessary. “I will pour of my Spirit on all people… Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days” (Joel 2:28,29 NIV).
It’s not just for fun, like me dabbling in bread baking during Covid-19’s co-vacation. There’s an incredible purpose for this power to be shared from God. “You will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere” (Acts 1:8).
Just like Clark can use his superpower to go from a sour-smelling mass in a jar to a crunchy, warm loaf of sourdough bread, God can permeate us with His Spirit to become active participants in showing people God’s character of love. Jesus is the “bread of life.” The same Spirit that powered Him can empower us to be that life connection to others.
Be like Clark. Be the love.
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NLT).
“They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen” (I Peter 1:12 NLT).